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hand, they take the opposite course. it may initiate a prolonged
struggle between the Government and the Directors over every tri-
fling matter that may require to be referred to them. Hence the im-
portance of very great caution in every step taken at the present
time.
I enclose a copy of minutes made in the Visitors' Book
by visiting Justices during the past two months.
The Colonial Surgeon.
I have etc.,
Sd. J.C.Thomson.