CO129-359 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [12] — Page 47

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I respectfully beg to state that I was not

in uniform or on duty when this occurred, and beg to ask if the

Government will see ita way clear to take as lenient a view as

possible of my escapade.

In addition I would add that I have nearly

14 years Colonial Service to my credit.

I have etc..

(sd.) H. J. Knight.