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Ron.Colonial Secretary.

Martin was on patrol alone. The revolver

was found on the gutter a few feet from the body with

one chamber discharged.

I very much regret that a letter was not

sent to his people at once. I ought to have seen to it at

once myself and under normal circumstances I should not

have overlooked it, but during that week my whole time

and attention was taken up over that rebellion business

and I was unable to attend to the ordinary work of the

office, and I had a newly appointed correspondence clerk

who was not up to all the "ropes" and did not remind me

or the Deputy Superintendent of Folice. I am exceedingly

sorry.

(Sd.). F.J.Badeley.

Capt.Supt.of Police.

16/3/08..