Thomas Kay (1868-1909) of Rochdale, England, wrote to his father and brother describing life in the later redevelopment period in the Cariboo. Includes 19 letters.

Receipt issued to Indian Charley for his labour in the amount of $1.50.

Lists studies offered and awards given in the previous year, including to Richard McBride for mathematics.

Concerning theft at Hastings Saw Mill. Includes depositions of witnesses, statements of Jonathan Miller, Whiskey Jim and Louis (notarized by R.H. Alexander), prisoner’s statement, and indictment.

Regarding the death of Nho-look-a-me who committed suicide in jail. Signed by Dr. McInnes and Warner Spalding, as well as members of jury.

Document signed in Mary 1869 by Seymour under the seal of the Colony of British Columbia and by Philip Hankin, Secretary one month before Seymour’s death of the HMS Sparrowhawk.

Regarding the delivery of prisoner Peter Kokue who was charged with murder.

John McCormick writes with an optimistic outlook for the coming season. Letter includes comments regarding banking in Barkerville.

Calendar of prisoners tried in court signed by Chief Judge David Cameron. Lists fifteen separate charges.

Includes claim regarding details invoice for lumber and flooring.

Includes claim regarding detailed invoice of provisions.

Includes claim regarding invoice of provision. Michael Muir was an unpopular early sheriff in Victoria.

Five lists of individuals called for jury duty. Attendance noted, with several prominent citizens fined $100 for non-attendance.

Written to Captain Mouat, of the HBC ship Otter, relaying his account of the sinking and total loss of the ship “Nanette.”

Regarding the courtship of B.C. missionary William Gray’s daughter Caroline and Jacob Kamm of Portland, Oregon. Kamm was a steamship builder and owner of “George S. Wright.” Includes 11 letters.

Early account of life in Victoria; includes typed transcript.

Subpoena issued to Selim Franklin, auctioneer, regarding claim by merchant Charles McDonald.

Document appoints Wm. Mouat and Wm. McDonald as executors. Witnessed by Peter Sabiston and Dr. John Helmcken.

Carpenter was indebted to various creditors for large sums of money. Includes statement of F. Moody (with affidavit of G.J. Bottcher attached) and assignment for the benefit of creditors.

T. Earle is owed money by Drout for goods sold and delivered.
Earle believed that Drout had fled Victoria to escape his creditors. Includes affidavit of Earle.

Hodgson, Murphy, and Sumner Alexander, Murphy, and Cuddity carried out business in Montreal under the firm of the same name, and became insolvent. Their estate was sold to Hodgson, Murphy, and Sumner. Includes deed outlining the details and conditions of the sale.

Hayward claims he is owed money for the funeral expenses of Samuel Harris, deceased. Includes affidavit of Hayward.

Robinson was indebted to the firm of Lowe Stahleschmidt & Co. for principle and interest due to them as endorsees of a promissory note. Includes notice of service of account, account served to S.M. Nelson, summons of trader debtor, and affidavit of T.L. Stahleschmidt.

Levi was indebted to several creditors for various amounts.
Includes proofs of debt of C.M. Smith, W. Jones, and Welch Rithet & Co.; and declaration of proof of debt of J. Rhodes and Co.

Lawrence and Bailey were indebted to Strouss and Company, the defendants having declared bankruptcy. Includes affidavit of C. Strouss, affidavit of service, summons of trader debtor.

Chipp was adjudicated as a bankrupt with the extent and meaning of the laws of the Bankruptcy Act of 1862. Includes adjudication.

Anstruther carried out business as merchant and agent in a copartnership
with W. Burnett Mactavish under the firm name of Anstruther & Company in Calcutta. Anstruther found himself facing insolvency due to his indebtedness and petitioned the court in Calcutta for relief.

Elmore had interest in a set of mining claims on Germanston Creek, known as the Enterprise Co., and sold and disposed of these for the good of his creditors. Includes notice from J.Lindsay, a chief constable, regarding Elmore’s estate, and copy of letter to W. Fitzgerald.

Green was indebted to Prevost for money due to him for arrears of salary and for interest due on a bond. Includes affidavit of C. Prevost.

Muller was indebted to J. Murray for goods bargained and sold to him by Murray. R. Woods and C.E. Pooley were appointed to act as official assignees in the matter. Includes appointment of official assignees, petition for adjudication of bankruptcy (with affidavits of J. Murray verifying the same), and affidavits of R. Bishop, and E. Muller.

Quarles was indebted to numerous creditors for various amounts. Includes declaration of proofs debt by J. Braverman; proofs of debt of J. Sehl, J. Ash (with exhibit “A,” invoice), H. Schults, and R. Fawcett; statement of accounts; promissory note; and affidavits of J. Nicholson and J. Loewe.

Cory was indebted to P. Fiterre and G. Webster for unpaid accounts with them. Includes proof of debt of Fiterre and Webster, messenger’s bill of costs, election of trade assignee, and summons.

Robert and George Watson were hotel keepers, farmers, and lumber merchants in Clinton. They did business as Watson & Co., and became unable to meet their engagements with their creditors and were adjudicated as bankrupt. Includes declaration of insolvency of Watson & Co. and by R. Watson; notice to the official assignees; duplicate adjudication; judgement roll; affidavits of W. Robertson and M.T. Johnston; affidavits of trading, service, act of bankruptcy, and debt; exhibits “B” (notice of inability to pay) and “A” (invoice for work done); and petition.

Smith had to defend the truth of his statements that he was not intending to leave Victoria, nor was it his intent to present himself as a person of any considerable assets. Includes affidavit of Smith.

Rowland was indebted to partners Mason and Balls on a bond and an equitable mortgage made by him to them. Rowland was out of the jurisdiction of the court and could not be found; a final order or foreclosure was made. Includes orders (including order vesting estate of W. Rowland in Mason and Bunster), and affidavits of R. Bishop and G. Mason.

Includes the argument for the benefit of his creditors

Smith, a saloonkeeper in Cariboo, was a prisoner in the Victoria jail. Unable to meet his engagements with his creditors, he requested that adjudication of bankruptcy be made against him.
Includes petition.

Smith is declared bankrupt. Includes adjudication.

Includes statement of receipts supporting bankruptcy claim.

Mann and Munro were in a partnership as road contractors and were indebted to E. Marvin and E. Tourney. Includes petition for adjudication of bankruptcy, adjudication, proof of debt of E. Tourney, and depositions as to petitioning creditors debt.

Includes assignee’s report on estates in bankruptcy.

The court had reason to believe that the Evans Bros. were concealing assets in their homes and in the premises of D. Clark & Company in Victoria. Judge Begbie ordered that all premises be searched and possessions seized, inventoried, and appraised.

Includes exhibit “B” regarding evidence, warrant of seizure, and copy of warrant of seizure.

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.

Mecredy was indebted to his son for money that was lent to him. Includes summons; order regarding creditors assignees and their solicitors; affidavits of A.B. Mecredy, J.J. Mecredy (with statement of accounts of T.H. Mecredy), and service of duplicate adjudication; list of proofs; and bill of costs (solicitor and client).

Brown is in jail for an unpaid balance owed on whiskey. While in jail, Brown petitioned the court to be declared bankrupt.
Includes adjudication of bankruptcy; notice from the registrar suggesting summons; statements of Brown, and the Governor of the Gaol in Victoria regarding the return of Brown; petition of Brown; affidavit of Brown; statements of accounts of Brown, and the Governor of the Gaol in Victoria regarding the return of Brown; report of Acting Registrar, R. Woods; and summons.

The bankrupts were involved in the publishing and printing
business with Harris & Co. who claimed the men were indebted to them. Includes receipt of W.S. Green for bond and affidavit of W.L Mitchell and W.S. Green.