COPY.
21f
Enclosure 1.
Hon. Colonial Secretary,
On learning from you the opinion of the Attorney
General, I gave Mr. Hamilton permission to take legal action
if he were advised that he has a good case. It is of course
understood that the Government stands behind Mr. Hamilton.
The latter has been advised by Messrs. Deacon,
Looker, Deacon and Harston that he has a good case and Mr.
Potter has been retained on his behalf.
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I think that the letter goes beyond fair
comment and exceeds the limit that a self respecting Government
should tolerate.
Messrs. Deacon, Looker, Deacon and Harston have
the matter on hand. I have authorised the retaining of Mr.
7. H. Sharp, K.C., also.
(Sa.) F. H. May.
22. 7. 18.
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