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Complains of the conduct of the Assembly in requiring the attendance of the special...

Catalogue reference: CO 137/194/2

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CO 137/194/2
Date
1834 Dec 11
Description

Complains of the conduct of the Assembly in requiring the attendance of the special magistrates without paying their expenses and in several cases not requiring their evidence, and asks if the House of Assembly is so empowered. Also asks if the Assembly may administer oaths to witnesses and appropriate money without the agreement of the governor and Council.

No 92, folios 19-20

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
482/1835
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10025141/

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