CO129-454 - Acting Governor Claud Severn - 1919 [4-6] — Page 209

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TRACE, TH

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c/o 5.3.0.

22. 10. 18,

gentlemen,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your

letter of even date and the enclosure. I all be glad if you

inform Mr.Bowley -without prejudice

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as follows :-

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his motives

I entirely acquit him of personal animus

doubtless were most laudable. But I contend that the letter

libelled me in a public print and therefore I must ask for

an apology through the same medium. Further I fail to see

why I should pay my own costs for the privilege of being

libelled. He must pay. on such basis I am always ready to

withdraw.

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unless

This you will doubtless throw into legal forma

you think it an unwise step, in which case I will call and

@ you.

R• Hale leaving you can no doubt expedite matters. But

is'nt the paper and not tue man responsible? Evidence could

be given on commission?

Yours fai tafully,

E.W. Hamil ton.

Messrs. De acon,Looker,De goon & Harston,