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too rigid enforcement of the law in this or any other case, on account of his absence, though that absence should be unavoidable.

Should the Governor not reach home in time to act in this case, the circumstances of the case & your powers & duties will, doubtless, suggest to you your course.

Respectfully
H
N.C. Barnett
Secretary of State


P.S. Should the Govr. return in time to act in this case, I will lay the Dispatch before him at once, & report his action to you.

N.C. Barnett
Secy. of State