QSA861248 1861 Letter from Colonial Secretary to Commandant 9 December [2], Letterbook of Letters to Other Departments, DR127331

Colonial Secretary's Office. Brisbane. 9^th December 1861.

61/1528.

Sir,

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 2^nd Instant reporting your return to Head Quarters and giving a general Summary of occurrences during your tour of inspection, and referring specially to measures adopted for the proper patrolling of the Nogoa and adjacent country; also covering Lieut: Cave's report of his own proceedings while following the tracks of the murderers of M^r Wills & party. The Government notice with satisfaction the active measures adopted by yourself in the dispersal of all your available force in the disturbed Districts, but I am specially directed to request you will convey to Lieut: Cave the unqualified approbation of the Government of the untiring zeal and energy he has displayed under circumstances which have clearly shewn him to be a most efficient officer, and the Government feel assured that his services will be properly appreciated by those whose interests have in a great measure been entrusted to him.

I have &c.

(Signed) A. W. Manning.

The Commandant

N. M. Police.