mail it is scarcely to be wondered at that Mr Price should have professed to wait for Lord Kimberley's decision, intending to submit to that of certain gentlemen under the Governor, whom he esteems. In fact, when Sir J.P. Hennessy made the suggestion, the matter had been already decided by Lord Kimberley, whose decision was on its way to the Colony.
Br317an
31 Jan
In these circumstances, it will be better to do nothing, I think. The Draft is suggestive.
MWH Terri
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With reference to my despatch No 196 of the 16th instant, respecting Mr. Price's complaints of August last, I have the honour to inform Your Lordship that I thought
The Right Honourable The Earl of Kimberley, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies,
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