CO129-085 - Sir Robinson - 1862 [1-4] — Page 21

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The Spanish was Steamen

the mails

in addition to conveying between Manila and this Colony,

earry

hire.

Merchandize one

the malestina having

Cargs, the Grover-

damaged souse Cargo, Mur lecil-sued the agent here, an Mr. Reynotes - for the amount of

the

damage.

The

apente rendiated

the

his responsibility, and refined Mot Cecil to the Captain of "Malespina" as the person answerable, and accordingly Mr. Cecil brought an action against the Captain of the 'Maliefina"

on the advice

Acting Attorney General I

of

the

Feneral I informed the

Governor of Marila that I could

ordinary

not interfere in the

Civil Justice,

administration

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and suggested with a view to obviating any future unpleasantuen the appointment by the Spanish Government of an agent here, who would not, on

the

recurrenec

of a similar state of affairs, decline to accepts the responsibility attached to his character.

I have the honor to be,

My Lord Suke, your Grace's, Most Obedient Servant,