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to his Excellency The Governor.
13. Although many hours have elapsed since Jam 7.4, no decision has been given on the question at issue and owing to my early departure for England, I am unable to await the outcome of the suit before placing the foregoing facts before your Lordship.
I have only delayed doing so for 20 days in the hope of being able to state the case completely.
14. In calling Your Lordship's attention to the facts contained in this letter, I very respectfully submit that there are, on the face of the case, circumstances which justify enquiry on Your Lordship's part as to the administration of the Law in this Colony.
I invite Your Lordship's attention to the dastardly nature of the Libel, which was malicious in every detail, entirely fake, and attempted to be justified, and for which the Defendant (Mr. Pitman) had rendered himself liable to the Law by signing his name, whether or not he was the author or only the signer of the libel.
I leave the matter in Your Lordship's hands with the hope that, with Your Lordship may see fit to institute an enquiry into the whole circumstances under which the libel was committed.
I have the honor to request that the acknowledgement of its receipt may be addressed to me at "Mercantile Bank of India - 65 Old Broad Street, London".
I have the honor to be Your Lordship's most humble and obedient Servant.
15. I forward this letter through the hands of the Colonial Government, sending a copy direct to Your Lordship.