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way to the Seak.?

W. Polto. W. Wilson certainly did send the office Corly ref the

bill after

me.

Ws Wilson Oh then I was mistaken.

Will

you or will

you

not

give

orders concerning the works to Mr Potto.-

We Clark. Certainly not - until this is settled.

Ms Clark left immediately fter.

Mr Potts was in the room

M

W. Wilson's statement that he was mistaken was said

to the fact of whether he had or had not sent for Mr

ag is intended as a

Potts- and not im

any

refractation or afology An using the work lie to Wc Clark. The words were said By Mr Wilson with his back to Wr

Clark, who was at the end of the room whereas Mr Potts was standing close to W Wilson and therefore Mr. Clark might not have heard them.-

There

was no retractation or apology offered by Mr Wilson. Signed in presence of (Signed) Ges: R. Potte

(Piqued) J. Phell, BS

Signed

of

before Wz Clark was sent for and did not leave till after Mr Clark had left.

The above is an accurate report of the Evidence given by me to His Excellency Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell on the of t May in presence of the fronorable

W.A. Rennie.

in presence (Signed) Ges: {. Potte 117 May, 1856.

(Signed) James Pipell

Private Secretary

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