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reasons I have stated, this Government, being under no

obligation to engage you and, in the circumstances, having no

desire nor intention to do so, cannot recognise the claim to

monetary compensation which you put forward.

4.

With reference to the threat contain-

ed in the concluding portion of your letter of the 3rd.

instant I am to add that you must act as you may be advised.

(Sd.)

I have etc.,

F. 8. May,

Colonial Secretary.