<persName ref="prs:romaine_wg"><surname>Romaine</surname>, <forename>William</forename> <forename>Govett</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:rogers_f"><surname>Rogers</surname>, <forename>Frederic</forename></persName> 30 July 1864, CO 60:20, no. 7226, 22. Romaine addressee Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

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Romaine forwards a letter from Vice Admiral Kingcome regarding his efforts to discover the Murderers of 24 Men employed in making a Road from Bute Inlet and the North Bentinck Arm, to Cariboo.

 Romaine, William Govett
Admiralty
Rogers, Frederic Added abstract. Inserted revisionDesc.
Romaine to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary) 7226, CO 60/20, p. 22; received 1 August
Admiralty
30 July 1864 Sir,

I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to send you, herewith, for the information of Mr Secretary Cardwell, an extract from a Letter of the 4th Ultimo, No 67, from Vice Admiral Kingcome, reporting an unsuccessful attempt having been made by the Gun Boat "Forward," in conjunction with Governor Seymour, to discover the Murderers of 24 Men employed in making a Road fromBute Inlet Bute Inlet and the North Bentinck Arm, to Cariboo.

I am Sir, your most obedient Servant, W.G. Romaine
Sir F. Rogers The Naval Authorities are cooperating satisfactorily.

Sir Jas Douglas mentioned to me that he had heard that Mr Brew—the Police Magistrate who had been sent in pursuit of the Indians—had returned to Alexandria "re inspecta."

ABd 1 Augt FR 1/8
Ackne. EC 2
Copy, Vice Admiral Kingcome to Admiralty, 4 June 1864, Extract describing the participation of the Forward in attempting to locate the murderers.
Rogers to Secretary to the Admiralty, 9 August 1864, acknowledging receipt of letter.