QSA20065 1862 Letter from Ratcliffe Pring to Colonial Secretary 8 January, Justice Department Letterbook, DR127314

Attorney Gen^ls [sic] Office Brisbane 8^th January 1862

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Sir,

I have the honor to forward to you certain depositions taken by M^r Dutton J.P. at a magisterial enquiry into the cause of the death of two aboriginal natives found dead on M^r James Steeles [sic] Station of Fairfield and which investigation appears to have been held on the complaint of M^r Steele who charges Lieut^t Morehead of the Native Police with the murder of the said Aboriginals —

The evidence fails entirely in my opinion to substantiate a charge of murder against Lieut^t Morehead but I have deemed it to be my duty to forward the depositions to you for your preusal —

I have the honor to request that the documents may be returned for the purpose of being filed in this Office in the usual manner —

I have the honor to remain

Sir

Your most obed^t Servant

[signed] Ratcliffe Pring

Attorney General

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The Honble

The Colonial Secretary