Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Mayne, Richard to Elliot, Thomas Frederick 23 February 1865, CO 305:27, no. 1920, 264.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (5), Other documents (1).
Mayne acknowledges receipt of a despatch forwarded from Kennedy requesting documents on the subject of police administration. While Mayne forwards the requested documents, he also notes that the best method for
obtaining a knowledge of the Police system and operations is personal observation and communication with the Officers.
Mayne to Elliot (Assistant Under-Secretary)
4 Whitehall Place
February 23rd 1865
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 21st Inst
and of the Copy of a Despatch from the Governor of Vancouver Island.
I enclose Copies of the Regulations for the guidance of the
Metropolitan Police, and Extract from the numerous Acts of Parliament
on matters of Police, also Forms used in the administration of
Police, some of which may be found useful.
The only mode I believe for obtaining a knowledge of the Police
system and operationsis
is personal observation and communication with
the Officers of Police.
is personal observation and communication with
the Officers of Police.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
With reference to the Governors Desp 1337. Send him a Copy of this letter with the Regulations & forms?
With reference to the Governors Desp 1337. Send him a Copy of this letter with the Regulations & forms?
VJ
25 Feb
Annexed.
VJ
25 F
Draft to Governor.
TFE
25/2
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Minutes by CO staff
(I would stop here because Sir R. Mayne makes the sensible remark
that little is to be gained from such documents, without personal experience.)
that little is to be gained from such documents, without personal experience.)
[TFE]