MR. BRYCE'S LIBEL ACTION.
The Hod. Mr. Bryce has received from Messrs. Chapman and Hal], publishers of Rusden's " History of New Zealand," a letter of apology, and stating that all copies of the book will be-withdrawn from circulation until the matter complained of is expunged or the libel case : goes in favour of Mr. Basden. It was not Mr. Bryce's intention to proceed against the publishers unless his agents, Messrs. Pains and Company, London, thought it necessary for their client's interest. Mr. Bryce has also been advised that the writ has been served on Mr. Rnsden, at Cannes, in France. The amount of damages is not known, as the sum to be 6xed is left in the hands of Messrs. Pains and Co. No date is stated for the return of the writ, but it is understood that if necessary Mr. Bryce will go Home.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 7003, 28 April 1884, Page 3 (Supplement)
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