The provocation suffered by the prisoner and the mental distress under which he was labouring when the crime was committed.
While there is little doubt that he was not legally married to the deceased woman, it may be accepted that she lived with him in the capacity of a concubine and there appears to be no doubt that she bore him two children.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient, humble servant,
powe
Governor, &c.
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