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a 66 The Fraser River Mines.

the river on any emergency and they will be frequently employed by
< the Assist. Gold Commissioner when collecting the miners’ licence
‘ tax. I trust, therefore, that your Excellency will be pleased to
ie authorise me to enrol the number of men I propose to raise. The rate
‘ of pay I would suggest would be 12s. 6d. per day.
I have the honor to be,
Sit
Your obedient Servant,
ae (Signed) C. Brew,

Chief Inspector of Police,
Ass. Chief Gold Commissioner.

To His Excellency Colonel Moody, Lt. Governor.