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Lord Knutsford's ruling referred to in
that Despatch was read as referring to Civil cases only and it is in Civil cases that no fees have been hitherto charged. In Criminal cases, however, it has been the practice to
charge fees which have been paid into the Treasury,
This distinction appears to have escaped
Mr. Dennys and I regret the mistake thus made.
I have the honour to be,
Sir.
Your most obedient
Humble servant,
Henry astahe
Governor, ko..
MJD