It is with much satisfaction that we hear that in a recent speech you expressed the opinion that a certain objectionable statute now existing in your country will in all probability be removed; and also that it is your hope that your Legislative Council will not again refuse to raise the age of consent for young girls.

In England we know by past sorrowful experience the moral harm done by the CD. Acts, and the hard and protracted struggle to obtain their repeal; and we shall indeed rejoice when we hear that your Government has freed itself from any part in the odious system of State regulation of vice.

Trusting that your anticipations regarding these matters may be speedily realised, we beg to subscribe ourselves, with much respect.