QSA861249 1862 Letter from Colonial Secretary to Frederick Wheeler 23 December, Letterbook of Letters to Other Departments, DR127333

Colonial Secretary's Office Brisbane 23^rd December 1862.

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Sir,

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated the 19^th Instant, reporting the desertion of four (4) Troopers from your Camp during the night of the 8^th Instant, and also the steps you have taken for their recapture.

I have, &c (signed) A.W. Manning P.U. Secy

Lieut. Wheeler N.M. Police