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Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Carnarvon, Earl 11 April 1867, CO 60:28, no. 5791, 54.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Seymour forwards No. 4 An Ordinance to assimilate the Law relating to Sheriffs and a legal report [from] the Attorney General. Holland’s minute explains that Ordinance No. 4 is the same as The Sheriff Act of 1860, except for sections two and five.
No. 62
11th April 1867
My Lord,
I have the honor to forward an Authenticated and two plain Copies of an ordinance of the recent Session of the Legislature, entitled; No. 4 An OrdinancetoManuscript image to assimilate the Law relating to Sheriffs.
2. I add the legal report of the Attorney General.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your most obedient
humble Servant
Frederick Seymour
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Holland
CC 17 June
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Mr Elliot
To assimilate the law relatg to Sheriffs. This Ordinance is with the exception of Sec. 5 (which is very proper) & the limit of one calender month in sect. 2 the same as The Sheriff Act of 1860. It may be sanctioned.
HTH 18/6
TFE 18/6
CBA 18/6
B&C 21/6
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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H.P.P. Crease, Attorney General, to Seymour, 31 March 1867, reporting on the ordinance as per despatch.
Other documents included in the file
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Draft reply, Buckingham to Seymour, No. 42, 27 June 1867conveying “Her Majesty’s … confirmation and allowance of the British Columbia Ordinance No. 4."