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handed me the Memoranda referred to in paragraph No. 19 of my observations (in Letter of 27th December) by which he modified his own version of Mr. Hayllar's conduct and in effect made justification impossible. In that case much scandal and many injurious consequences to myself and others would have been avoided.
The case was of a kind which demanded the adoption and pursuit of a firm line of conduct from the first. But His Excellency allowed the case to be carried on up to, and then withdrawn at, a point disastrous to my interests.
15. With reference to the last sentence of the Private Secretary's letter of 6th January 1882, in which the Governor now for the first time forwards with the statement that I had not his positive instructions to speak to Mr. Johnson and others as I appear to have spoken to them, the point is of such importance that I deem it necessary to make it the subject of a separate communication to you.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient and humble Servant,
E. J. Eitel.
To the Hon. Mr. P. Tonnochy,
Acting Colonial Secretary