CO129-019 - Sir John Davis - 1847 [1-4] — Page 278

that sitting talking in my cabin, the subject of his movements was the topic, when he stated that he not only had not a shilling of debt, but that he had a sum in Dent's hands to his credit. My reply was, that I was delighted to hear it _ that reports were quite the contrary, and had given an unfavourable opinion generally, with regard to him __ that I was very glad he had mentioned it, as it afforded.

me aw

opportunity of telling him that which others might not like to

do, and that I strongly advised him to address

you

as the Governor officially on the

thus at once put

occasion, and

- put down the false reports which

otherwise might operate against him with reference

to future public employment. He thanked me

for

advice, said he had heard something of the my report before, and rather led me to infer, than positively said, that he

advice.

would follow my I subsequently mentioned the purport of this conversation to you. You are most welcome to show the above to Mr Shelley or to any

one

else."

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Refering again to Mr. Shelley, Pand

"I

perfectly convinced I never stated that he had

been the theme of our conversation; but simply

had been led

ever

and solely that I suspected &

you

into the same impressions as myself with regard

to his debts, and therefore that I advised him to

address you

s you.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Your Lordship's

Most Obedient,

Humble Servant,

is dans