given by you on the 16th February last before the
Police Commission.. "I
"was afterwards (i.e. upon
your return to England).
"a Superintendent of Police
"in England. I am now
"35 years
of age.
I was
"Connected with the
"London Police. I was "Superintendent of Police
and was
"attached to
"the Home Secretary's office.
I have performed special
"duties in various parts
"of England, Birmingham
"and Manchester for institutions.
"Altogether I was about
"ten years. I explored in
"these towns and in
"some of the English
Counties. At that time
"the Police Act had just
"been
passed and the
"service
"of experienced officers
"were greatly in request, I was sent to various
"places to form or perfect
"their Police Force. I was afterwards sent to Scotland
"where I was under the
"Sheriff of Lanarkshire.
"I held the local rank of Lieutenant which is