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me for the purpose of escaping punishment for his own of-
fences.
In conclusion I have the honour to request
you to submit this letter to the favourable consideration
of His Excellency the Governor, and to inform me at your
early convenience, whether or not, I have exculpated myself
to the stisfaction of His Excellency.
6. In the unfortunate event of my statement
not being considered satisfactory,I have further the honour
to request that I may be duly apprised of the day and hour
on which the question of my suspension will be brought be-
fore the Executive Council.
7.In that event I shall be much obliged if
some few days before the hearing you will furnish me not
only with the names of the witnesses whom it is intended
to examine before the Council in support of the charges but
also with a copy of their statements.
8. I shall be still further obliged if,having
regard to the very serious nature of the charges brought
against me,His Excellency will be graciously pleased to al-
low me to appear on the hearing by Counsel or Solicitor.
I have,&c.,
(Sd.) C.Osmund.