In conclusion I trust that His Excellency, the Governor will be pleased to take a lenient view of the case, taking into consideration my length of service in the Colonial Government.
I have, &c.,
(Signed) I. N. Prior,
(Free Copy) June 1st.
Alex. Smith,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
C.C.
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Charges against Mr Prior.
You are charged,
(1) With having applied to the payment of your private debts public money, viz: - $175 with which you were entrusted for the purpose of paying a Bill due to the Fire Brigade to Messrs. Lammers. Atkinson & Co.
(11) With having attempted to deceive the Government, by countersigning and forwarding to the Treasury a Voucher purporting to be receipted by a...