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The Chief Justice also directs me to state to you that he

consular

cannot receive any communication: All such if within the limits of Consular functions are to be addressed to the Government and not to him and if beyond those limits they are receivable : neither by the Government. by him.

I have further to

that every

inform you that

nor

communication made to a

Judge and every interference with the proceedings of the Supreme Court by a stranger

in in

or irregularly by a party. reference to the administration of Justice in any lis pendens is

- contrary to English law and is a contempt of Court.

I have to.

(signed) WH. Mossop.

Secretary and Clerk to the

Chief Justice.

(True Copies)

Acting Colonial Secretary.