File consists of nine documents: receipts of sale and names of creditors for small amount regarding various small debts owed to the deceased, action involving settling the Estate of A. Matheson.

Quarles was indebted and unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. Includes report of the official assignee on the bankrupt’s statement of accounts and cash receipts of the Eureka saloon.

Mecredy was a carpenter indebted to the petitioners. Documents concern Mecredy’s debts and liabilities and his inability to meet his engagements with his creditors.

Includes statement of accounts, balance sheet, and map.

Continuation of the case outlined in file 1-23. Includes notice of wages owed to J.L. Collins and proof of debt of J.L. Collins.

File consists of one document: Affidavit of C.E. Pooley regarding the property of A.S. Bates, deceased, in the Cariboo. The deceased has no relatives living in the province and C.E. Pooley, administrator of the estate, would like to lease out the properties.

File consists of 17 documents: Information of W. Hamley; Affidavit of W.H. Langley; Notice of Information Marked as Exhibit "A", Affidavit of A.E. McCallum; Deposition of Witness J. Engelhardt, A. Milne, W.A. Franklin, R. Hunter, A.E. McCallum, J. Fisher, J. Desourrneau, R. Ward, Mrs. Scott, Colonel L. Scott, A. Platt; Recall of R. Hunter and A.E. McCallum. W. Hamley is the collector of customs at the Port of Victoria. While in this position, he charges that one Peter Douglas, alias Peter Gilbert, imported a certain parcel described as 1 ton of limestone. It was then discovered that the parcel was actually a block of marble carved in the image of "certain portions of the human body", known as the "Stone Man". Hamley seized the stone and claims that the image is forfeited under Section 48, 108, or 153 of the "Customs Act 1883".

Affidavit of L. L’Hotelier states that Posey is indebted to him, for which he has received no security or satisfaction.

Farrell was indebted to the Hudson’s Bay Company, the firm of Reinhart Brothers in Victoria, and B. Derham, and others. Farrell is adjudicated as bankrupt. Includes affidavits of Derham, J. Hardisty, Reinhart, and Farrell (with statement of accounts); affidavit of bankrupt; adjudication; appointment of official assignees; statement of accounts; and petition of J.
McAdor.

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 statement of accounts of Robson.

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.

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.

Bolton was a ship builder unable to meet his engagements with his creditors as a result of losses; he was adjudged as a bankrupt by the court. Includes affidavit, adjudication, balance sheet, declaration of insolvency, petition, and proofs of debt of T. Mazoni and A.Bolaro.

Culverwell was indebted to the Bank of British North America for an overdrawn account, as well as to H. Nathan and other creditors for various amounts. Includes proofs of debt for C. Wren, J.G. Shepherd, and H. Nathan; and affidavits of T. Deans and R. Anderson - with Exhibit “A.”

Continuation of bankruptcy case of Culverwell. Includes confession of judgement from Culverwell; list of creditors; affidavits of E. Levy, and R. Woods and R. Bishop; receipts (including to C. Wren); proofs of debt of G. Meldrum, W. Forte, and J.G. Shepherd; deposition of J. Grandholm; request for Culverwell’s books; notice from Bishop regarding injunction; statement regarding guarantees made on monies owed; envelope from R.H. Adamson’s office; official assignee; statement regarding proof of debt of J.G. Shepherd; and summons.

Continuation of bankruptcy case of Culverwell. Includes exhibit “D” (receipt to T. Dean); exhibit “M” (receipt to Mason); receipts to E. Levy and Dickinson Bros. Co.); proofs of debt of C.B. Young, J. James, M.W. Drake, and E. Dickinson; and affidavit of D. Scott.

Continuation of bankruptcy case of Culverwell. Includes proofs of debt of E. Marvin and Culverwell; receipt to Dr. Scott; and affidavits of M. Moore, E. Evans, and G. Mason.

Continuation of bankruptcy case of Culverwell. Includes receipt from J. Jungerman; proofs of debt of R.E. Jackson, Jay & Co., Harris & Co., T. Long, and W.P. Sayward; and affidavits of C.W. Kammerer, E. Evans, and J. Jungerman.

Continuation of bankruptcy case of Culverwell. Includes list of creditors, copy of meeting resolutions, appointment of trade assignees, summons to creditors assignees, costs, judgment by default of appearance, and affidavits of service & copy of writ and W.S. Green).

Continuation of bankruptcy case of Culverwell. Includes affidavits of J.H. Turner, T. Roper, R. Berrill, J. Copland, and G. Norris, as well as notices (including to official assignees).

Green was the solicitor for the bankrupt. Includes order for reduction of petition fee and affidavit of Green.

File consists of one document: affidavit of H. Sampson. Case regards Munro being charged with killing one bullock and one pig, and feloniously having stolen beef in his possession.

Indictment for Larceny from a dwelling house at granite Creek/

-Ah Ho is charged with breaking and entering the house of Bruneth and Sebanno and then stealing various possession of platinum and gold from them. Verdict, not guilty.

Recognizance of Bail; Order; Warrant of Deliverance.

-Ah Moon is charged with feloniously wounding and causing grievous bodily harm to D. Jones outside the Cosmopolitan Hotel on Fort Street in Victoria.

Indictment for Burglary, Larceny and Accessories after the fact; Warrants to Apprehen a Person Indicted; Statement of the Accused; Verdict.

-Defendant are charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of Pow Kee and stealing $400 from him.

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.

Information and complaint of T. Styles; Depositions of T. Styles, F.W. O'Connor; J. Flevin; T.G. Moody and G.T. Fox; Statement of the Accused.

-Ah Sam is charged with breaking and entering the dwelling house of Mr. Styles and stealing certain possession from him.

Indictment, by True Bill for Stabbing with Intent.

-Ah Sow is charged with Stabbing and Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Verdict, not guilty, prisoner discharged.

Indictment by True Bill of grand Jury, Foreman, Robert Burnaby.

-Charley, an Indian late of Nanaimo, is charged with making an assault on an Indian woman and for feloniously and violently stealing and taking her possessions. Guilty verdict, Sentence, 2 years with hard labour.

Indictment, by True Bill, Information and Complaint of C. Payne; Depositions of J.A. MacDonald, W. May; Statement of the Accused; Recognizance to Prosecute.

• Clepham is charged with robbing C. Payne and while doing so causing him grievous bodily harm by hitting him with a stick. Verdict, Guilty of Assault, Sentence, 2 months with hard labour.

Order; Recognizance of Bail; Recognizance to Give Evidence.

-Ton is charged with feloniously receiving and having a for $250 that he knew to have been stolen and carried away.

Indictment by True Bill of Kockyah, for cutting with the Intent to Murder and Cutting with the Intent to Maim.

-Kockyah, an Indian is charged with feloniously and unlawfully cutting and wounding Naata with the intent to kill and murder. Verdict Guilty, signed by C.J. David Cameron, 19 April 1864.

Indictment for Larceny and Receiving.

-Lin Sam is charged with stealing and carrying away two watches from Mr. Issacs.

Indictment for Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm.

-Johnny is charged with assaulting J. Dean, causing him bodily harm and other wrongs.

Indictment for Stealing a Bridle; Information and Complaint of G. Byrnes; Depositors of G. Byrnes.

-Cheng is charged with stealing a bridle from the stable of Byrnes in Barkerville. verdict, Guilty, Sentence, 3 months with hard labour.

Indictment by True Bill, for Larceny.

-Defendants are charged with feloniously stealing two bags of flour, one boat sail, one coil of rope and one gold nugget from N. George. verdict, not guilty, prisoner discharged.

Receipt for $445; Receipt for $7; Proposal to purchase Horse drag and Harness; Appointment to Examine; Information and Complaint of J. Ridge, A. Churton, A. Barnet, R. Bishop, and P.J. Hall

-Smallbone is being charged with forgery with the intent of defrauding Mr. Ridge. Smallbone forged Ridge's name on various receipts for money received for a horse and harness with the purpose of defrauding Ridge.

File consists of 2 documents: Agreement for Settlement; Affidavit of D.A. Copeland. Regarding the estate of A.A. Copeland. The properties of the deceased were to be sold and paid into court for the support and maintenance of the three infant Defendants.

File contains: Writ; Affidavit of M. Mayer; Order to Hold to Bail; Writ of Caprias; (2) Bail Price; Order; and Judges' Summons. The Defendant is indebted to the Plaintiffs for 625 pounds for money due on an unpaid promissory note.

No. of Plaint – 834

Summons; Invoice for £13.18.11; Judgment Confessed

• Golding & Co. are summoned to appear in court to answer the Plaintiffs for the total amount of £16.6.9. The amount is due on an unpaid promissory note.

File contains: Order to Hold to Bail. Notice to the Sheriff that the Defendant Davis is to be apprehended and held to bail.

Deposition of Chul-kil-kita; a Queen Charlotte Indian; 1881/01/01

No. of Plaint – 697

Summons; Invoice for £1.6

• Morrissey is summoned to appear in court to answer the Plaintiff for the total amount of £1.8.10. The amount is due for meals sold to the Defendant by the Plaintiff.

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

File consists of five documents: Receipt for $171.82; Affidavit of McElwin; Affidavit of Rhodes; (2) Affidavit of Kinnear. the deceased was justly and truly indebted to the Plaintiff for $180.18 for goods sold and delivered, Plaintiff is suing the estate of the deceased.

No of Plaint – 758

Summons; Invoice for £15.12.6; Judgment Confessed

• Richards is summoned to appear in court to answer the Plaintiff for the total amount of £16.14. The amount is due on an unpaid promissory note between the Defendant and the Plaintiff.

Masters Report.

-Regarding the settlement of the Estate of S. Harris, deceased, and amounts owed to his estate by various parties.