File consists of three documents: Deed of Assignment; Affidavit of Austin; Affidavit of Couch. Couch executed an assignment to Austin as Trustee of all of his estate and its effects. Austin was also nominated a Trustee on behalf of the majority of the creditors of Couch. However, Couch would like to leave the colony and many of his accounts are unclear. Austin asks that he does not leave until matters are settled

File consists of four documents: Envelope of R. Bishop; Affidavit of Bolton; correspondence between Bolton and Bishop; Writ of Summons - Plaintiff claims $ 150.22 principal due to him as payee on a promissory note

File consists of 2 documents: Order; Affidavit to Hold to Bail. The Defendants are justly and truly indebted to the Plaintiffs for $390 for principal money and interest due on a promissory note. The Plaintiffs are concerned that the Defendants are about to leave the colony and asks that they be apprehended.

12 Mar. 1866 DAVEY, Charlotte B. to Emily White
20 May 1866 DAVEY, Charlotte B. to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.
23 July 1866 DAVEY, Sarah E. to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.
1 Sept. 1866 PASSLEY, Mary to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO VICESIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. 2. AN ORDINANCE IN AID OF THE TRUSTEES’ RELIEF ACT. [31ST JANUARY, 1866.] Printed at the Government Printing Office, New Westminster.

A BILL ENTITLED “AN ACT TO FACILITATE THE RECOVERY OF SMALL DEBTS, AND OTHER DEMANDS.” … PASSED THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL THE FIRST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1866. E.J. NESBITT.

[Coat of arms A] ANNO VICESIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. 1. AN ACT TO ENLARGE THE TIME LIMITED BY “THE HAREWOOD RAILWAY COMPANY ACT, 1864.” …. [15TH FEBRUARY, 1866.] Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Harries and Company. 1866.

[Coat of arms] BRITISH COLUMBIA. ANNO VICESIMO NONO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. 4. AN ORDINANCE TO APPLY THE SUM OF SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN COLLARS AND FIVE CENTS …. [5TH MARCH, 1866.] Printed at the Government Printing Office, New Westminster.

A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT THE HOMESTEAD AND OTHER PROPERTY FROM FORCED SEIZURE AND SALE IN CERTAIN CASES. … XIV. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED FOR ALL PURPOSES AS “THE HOMESTEAD ACT, 1866.” PASSED THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL THIS 18TH DAY OF JUNE 1866. E.J. NESBITT, CLERK OF THE COUNCIL.

[COAT OF ARMS] ANNO TRICESIMO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. VII. AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW OF ARREST AND IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT. [21ST AUGUST, 1866. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Higgins, Long, and Co., 1866.

D.W. Higgins replaced M’Clure as a printer for the government for a very short time, as well.

[COAT OF ARMS] ANNO TRICESIMO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. IX. AN ACT TO AMEND THE ROAD ACT, 1860. [17TH SEPTEMBER, 1866. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Higgins, Long, and Co., 1866.

[COAT OF ARMS] ANNO TRICESIMO VICTORIÆ REGINÆ. NO. XI. AN ACT TO AMEND THE SCALE OF FEES CHARGED FOR THE ENTRANCE AND CLEARANCE OF VESSELS, LICENCES TO SCOWS, BOATS AND OTHER CRAFT… . [17TH SEPTEMBER, 1866. Victoria, Vancouver Island: Printed by Authority of the Government by Higgins, Long, and Co., 1866.

AN ACT TO AUTHORISE THE GOVERNOR OF VANCOUVER ISLAND TO BORROW THE SUM OF FIFTY THOUSAND POUNDS ON THE SECURITY OF THE GENERAL REVENUE OF THE SAID COLONY. … “THE VANCOUVER ISLAND ROAD AND PUBLIC WORKS LOAN ACT, 1866.”

Includes affidavit of A. Sporborg.

Includes certification of a charge made against lot no. 1077, owned by A. Birch Mecredy, and a transfer of mortgage to secure $1,000 in favour of J. Spence.

Tarte was unable to meet his engagements with his creditors and petitioned the court to be declared bankrupt. Includes affidavit of Tarte, summons, affidavit verifying petition, declaration, adjudication, and petition informa pauperis.

Regarding Changtsoo, trading as Yau Wo Sang Company Changtsoo was unable to meet his engagements with his creditors and petitioned the court to be declared bankrupt.

Includes petition for adjudication of bankruptcy.

Recognizance of Bail; Appointment to examine; Information of P. Kaukin; depositions of J. Copland, P. Hawkin, A. Sain, and Kenneth McKenzie; Indictment.

-Ah Sain, alias Sam Mooey, a Chinaman labourer and A. Tom, alias Joe, also a Chinese labourer, are charged with breaking and entering into the house of J. Copland and then stealing various personal possessions from him.

File consists of three documents: writ of summons; affidavit of service; and judgment by default. Plaintiff claims $41.62 principal due to him as payee on a promissory note.

File consists of three documents: Judgment by Default ; Affidavit of Service of Writ; and Exhibit. Plaintiff claims $105 due to him as payee on a promissory note plus $10 for costs

File consists of one document: Record regarding a land lease dispute whereby the Defendant failed to renew the lease as promised and refused to allow the rent of the said premises to be fixed. Certain fixtures, erections, and buildings of the Plaintiff on the leased
premises were lost to him and the Plaintiff claims $5,000 for loss.

File consists of one document: Bill of Complaint wherein it is detailed that Defendants are withholding money owed to the Plaintiff, wife of the deceased Mr. J. Carroll, from his estate. She was not allowed to select and approve the securities for investments of monies belonging to the trust estate. She wishes that the Defendants be removed from their offices of Trustees and that new ones be appointed to manage the estate.

File consists of seven documents: Judgment by Default of Plea; Judgment; Affidavit of Jackson; Affidavit of G. Hemingway; Writ; Declaration; and Bill of Costs. Plaintiffs are suing for money owed to them by the Defendant for goods sold and delivered and for work done and materials provided in the amount of $1,000.

File consists of four documents: Writ of Summons; Affidavits of Service; and Judgment by Default. Plaintiff claims $318.60 principal and interest due to him as payee on a promissory note.

File consists of one document: Judgment by Default wherein Plaintiff claims $398.60 principal and interest due to him as payee on a promissory note.

File consists of three documents: Writ of Summons; Affidavit of Service; and Judgment by Default. Plaintiff claims $117 principal and interest due to him as endorsee of a promissory note.

Indictment for larceny; verdict guilty; sentence 6 mos.; 1866/03/01
Recognisance of bail; 1866/03/02
Information & complaint; of Harry Wilmer; 1866/03/03
Depositions of H. Wilmer; 1866/03/04
Deposition of Columb; 1866/03/05
Deposition of Ah Choo; 1866/03/06
Deposition of Marks; 1866/03/07
Deposition of Ah Keow; the accused; 1866/03/08

Indictment for wounding; complaint ignored by Grand Jury, Kamloops; 1866/04/01
Information & complaint; of Harry Wilmer; 1866/04/02
Deposition of Joseph Dennis; 1866/04/03
Deposition of A. McCarthy; 1866/04/04
Deposition of George; a Fort Yale Indian; 1866/04/05
Information & complaint; of Harry Wilmer; 1866/04/06
Affidavit of A. Pemberton; 1866/04/07
Deposition of Jimmy; a Thompson River Indian; 1866/04/08
Deposition of Jimmy (2nd); 1866/04/09
Deposition of Sing Lee; 1866/04/10
Charge to Jimmy; 1866/04/11
Deposition of Dr. J. Trimble; 1866/04/12

Assize court calendar; Ah You charged with rape and Timothy with perjury, signed by Philip Hankin; 1866/07/01

Assize court calendar; 8 individuals accused; murder, assault, larceny, etc. with notations; 1866/09/01

Assize court calendar; grand jury indictments of 7 accused; Dick sentenced to death and Jim acquitted of murder; 1866/10/01

Deposition of Lucy; evidence to coroner‟s hearing of Lucy, Fort Rupert Indian re
witnessing murder; 1866/18/01

Arrow on photograph shows location of McDonald's Bank.

Railway Government Publication item 34.

Carter had declared himself a bankrupt prior to his death as supported by the documents. Includes inventory of house and furniture, affidavit of truth, petition for adjudication, declaration of inability to meet engagements, affidavit of bankruptcy, summons, affidavit of Glassey, report of official assignee, official assignees act, and report by the bankrupt.

Includes assignee’s report on estates in bankruptcy.

12 Jan. 1867 DAVEY, Grace R. to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.
12 Feb. 1867 DAVEY, Sarah E. to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.
14 Mar. 1867 DAVEY, Sarah E. to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.
6 May 1867 DAVEY, Charlotte B. to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.
3 July 1867 DAVEY, Sarah E. to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.
15 Nov. 1867 ASHLEY, Sarah E. to TRUTCH, Charlotte H.

Series consists of two reports by Sir Joseph William Trutch, including a "Report on the Lower Fraser Indian Reserves" and a report advocating the construction of roads in the Rocky Mountain passes.