1866/16 R. vs. Ah Gah, criminal assault against a 5 year old
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Police Court 25th July 1866
Jeremiah McCarthy being duly sworn on oath deposeth and saith:
Yesterday the mother of the child, Mary Gowian, complained that a Chinaman had assaulted her, Mary Gowian. I arrested the prisoner Ah Gah and in his presence the child told me, he Ah Gah had made her [hurt?]. after I arrested the prisoner he said " I want to get my hat" and asked me to let go his tail and he would come quickly or words to that effect.
(signed) J. McCarthy
BC Archives GR-0419 Box 5 File 1866/16
BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. Attorney General documents.