Statement of the Accused
Cowichan, Wednesday the seventh day of April one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine
Statement of the Accused
Tom, the Indian having been duly Cautioned saith,
I don't know what the witness Dick wants to say, perhaps he wants to see me kill'd.
I have been sick two years. I went to New Westminster and got fire sick and could not go about. Mr Franklin knew me to be a good Indian and made me a Constable.
Taken before me at Cowichan
the day and the date before named
Jno Morley
J.P.
Referred to the Colonial Secretary for perusal. Return Requested.
Would it not be well to make a specific effort to get the dead man's
gun or coat and trace some special article which can be
produced in court into the prisoner's possession after the
murder?
HPPC [Henry P.P. Crease]
16 Apr 69
Give power to Mr. Pemberton to act as he shall see fit but
this does not appear to be a case requiring a man of war.
Indeed she would do more harm than good.
[initials illegible]
17 April 1869
Col. Sec.
The Hon'ble
A.F. Pemberton
Referred to Mr. Pemberton
for his information and guidance.
P.J.H.
19/4/69
(To be returned)
P.J.H.
Returned Accordingly
A.F. Pemberton
[24?] Apr