FREE PARDON.
(Sgd.) Victoria R. Whereas Walter James Hunt was in the Court of High Commissioner for the Western Pacific, in February, 1878, in Samoa convicted on the charge of conspiracy to murder and sentenced to one year's imprisonment for the same. We, in consideration of some circumstances humbly represented unto us, are graciously pleased to extend our grace and mercy unto him, and to grant him our free pardon for the crime of which he stands convicted. Our will and pleasure therefore is that you cause him, the said Walter James Hunt, to be forthwith discharged out of custody. And so doing this shall be your warrant. Given at our Court at St. Jame's, the 21st day of October, 1878, in the Fortysecond year of our reign. By her' Majesty's command, (Sgd.) R. Assheto.n Cross. To our trusty and well beloved, the Officer Administering the Government of Fiji, and all others whom it may concern.
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Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 2, Issue 84, 10 May 1879, Page 2
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156FREE PARDON. Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Volume 2, Issue 84, 10 May 1879, Page 2
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