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proceedings were not instituted as stated on the initiative

of Mr. Tatam, but as soon as the facts came to my Know-

-ledge.

5.

I am informed by the Colonial

Secretary that there is no foundation for the statement

contained in the 11th. paragraph of the Memorial.

6.

The Regulation referred to in

paragraph 12 is not the one under which Mr. F. Howell was

charged. He was charged under Colonial Office Regulation

No. 40 which prohibits an Officer from engaging in trade

or commercial pursuits.

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

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