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Hobart Town 4th April 1808
Dear Sir
It was with the utmost concern I heard by a Letter from Major Johnston of the unprecedented attack made by that Officer upon your person and Government, on the 26th January last. Of the circumstances which led to this desperate and illegal proceeding, I am only generally informed, nor can I deem them such as to warrant such a dereliction from the duty and subordination which were due to you as the representative of our Sovereign in this part of his dominions. Had not Major Johnston's signature been to the Letter in which he officially informed me of the violent and highly responsible measure he had resorted to, I never could have believed, that any Officer bearing the Kings Commission would have dared to have advanced one step, towards overthrowing the executive authority of the Government which he was bound to protect and support.
Feeling as I do upon this unhappy business I beg you to be assured, it never can meet with my approval or countenance, and I, at this moment particularly regret the loss of your advice and