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that command; it would therefore appear that a British Subject living in a British Settlement in which the British Laws are Established by the Royal Patent, has had his property wrested from him by an non-accredited individual without any authority being produced or any other reason being assigned than that it was the Governors Order. It is therefore for you Gentlemen to determine whither this be the tenor on which Englishmen hold their property in N.S. Wales.
The Bench is of opinion that Mr. Robt. Campbell Junior was not authorized to take the Coppers out of Mr. Blaxcells house he not being either a Magistrate or Naval Officer, nor did he receive any orders from the Governor to that effect.
"Signed"
Geo. Johnston
Richd Atkins
Mr. Palmer is of opinion as Mr. Rt. Campbell Junr. acted under the orders of Mr. Rt. Campbell N.O. Senr. he is justified in what he did.
("Signed")
Jn. Palmer.
A true Copy
Rd. Atkins, J.A.