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The Crow Solicitor was of the opinion
that sufficient evidence was not obtainable to secure a con-
-viation against these three men; it was therefore decided
that they should be dismissed the service and sent bank to
India.
3.
I desire to state that Mr. Gardiner gave i
the Police every nasistance in investigating the enge and it
was mninly owing to him that the fraud was discovered.
I have the honour to be,
sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant,
Governor,&c..