Correspondence with the Colonial Secretary's Office

villages, shooting down men, women and children "like dogs". The reports I have heard from my son have so completely horrified me that as a duty to my God and fellow man I have reluctantly decided to acquaint your August Majesty with this gross crime within your dominions under the hope that your Majesty may act impartial to these poor black people who deserve pity and justice as though born of the same colour as myself.

This act may appear intrusive to your August Majesty but God rules in heaven, and oftentimes, the meanest creature can accomplish good, and with this end in view your petitioner will ever pray.

Your humble and loyal subject (signed) James Hurst.

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