NRS-989 | Copies of letters to Magistrates, Police etc

Copies of letters addressed to Benches of Magistrates, Police Magistrates, Justices of the Peace and Superintendents of Police. From 1827 to 1846 the Commandants of the Mounted Police are addressed, after which these letters are in a separate series (NRS 991). From 1845 letters to the Commissioner of Police are included. The letters to Magistrates beyond the settled districts for the years 1847-55 are in a separate series (NRS 990). The letters besides being concerned with the police function of apprehending criminals, including bushrangers, contain instructions to magistrates for carrying out the general administrative business of Government.(4/3825-59; microfilm copy SR Reels 2807-2818). 35 vols (part). Note:This description is based on Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.