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Palmer, the Governor's former Aide-de-camp, because the Governor had directed me to consult him in case of any trouble arising about this matter. I also showed him a draft of the letter I proposed to send to Mr. Johnson in reply. Major Palmer suggested some alterations which I adopted and the letter was accordingly sent as approved by Major Palmer.
15. When Mr. Hayllar proposed to send out a writ against me, in consequence of the communication I made to Mr. Johnson, I telegraphed to the Governor the substance of the interview I had with Mr. Johnson and wrote to him regarding the details (Details). Mr. Hayllar also wrote to Mr. Low giving him a detailed account of Mr. Johnson's version of my statements as embodied in the petition subsequently filed in Court, and the Governor had possession of this letter. I received no reply from the Governor.
16. When His Excellency returned (24th October), he told me, the moment I met him, that he approved of all I had done in the matter, and next day the Governor further told me that he would, in every respect, make the lawsuit his own, and take the conduct of it in his own hands, but that ...