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Attorney General to Colonial Secretary

Sir

(Copy)

me a

Mr Quin has brought letter addressed by Mr Pauncefote to luin threatening proceedings againd

Mr Quin in respect of Opium- claimed by Mr Sherard.

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Y is Excellency the Acting Governor requests my advice at ource.

The

proper course will be for

to inform Mr Pauncefote that

his Letter has been handed to

me and that Mt Sherard can

take such proceedings

ao

be may

be advised. I retain Mr Pauncefotes

Letter.

C C

I have, &c.

(Signed) John Small.

A. G.

The Honorable

W. H. Alexander, Esqre

Acting Colonial Secretary

&c.

&c.

&c.

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