Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 3 March 1865, CO 60:21, no. 4589, 97.
No. 15
3rd March 1865
Sir,
With reference to my despatch No. 71 of the 25th of
November 1864, forwarding a Report furnished to me by the
Colonial Secretary of his visit to the Kootenay Gold Mines.
I have now the honor to forwardcopy
copy of the Code of Laws drawn
up by the Miners, and which were in operation on the Creek
previous to the arrival of the English Magistrate, Mr Haynes.
copy of the Code of Laws drawn
up by the Miners, and which were in operation on the Creek
previous to the arrival of the English Magistrate, Mr Haynes.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Sir F. Rogers may perhaps like to see this code of the Miners. It seems very simple & well arranged. I presume that the arrival of the Magistrate has in part superceded it.
Sir F. Rogers may perhaps like to see this code of the Miners. It seems very simple & well arranged. I presume that the arrival of the Magistrate has in part superceded it.
ABd
15-5
Sir F. Rogers
Forwarded for your perusal.
Forwarded for your perusal.
I think that it will be enough to acknowledge receipt of
the despatch.
At once.
CF
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Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Copy of miners code, 10 April 1864, as per despatch.
