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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIII, Issue 11, 15 September 1909, Page 6

A P O I* O G X 4th September, 1909. EDWARD A. DABGAVHJLJ£, ESQ-, AICKIAND. Sir, — It having been reported to m® that you had made certain statements which I considered reflected upon my character, I admit that, in spite of your statement to me at the time, and w thout giving you an opportunity of satisfying me on the subject, I, on Saturday evening last* when; as it now appears (though unknown to me), no persons were about the premises, entered your bedroom whilst you were dressing, and, being armed with a riding whip, committed an aggravated assault upon you when in a defenceless state. I now find that such reports were misleading, and I ought not to have rel ed on them. Further inquiry having convinced me that I should have accepted your statement as satisfactory I accordingly tender you my sincere apology for the assault, and unreservedly express my regret for my conduct towards you. I trust that you will accept thia apology as some reparation for my action. You are at Liberty to publish this in ths newspapers. O. STBBJLB. .Witness: IL McVEAGH, Solicitor, Auckland.