Carteret Hill to Thomas Tupper, December 29, 1863

The Mayor of Halifax to Mr. Tupper.

Sir: I have received an intimation from the legal adviser of the United States consul that John C. Braine is expected to arrive in this city by the evening train from Truro this day at 6.30 p. m., coupled with a request that the warrant issued for his apprehension may be executed.

As there is reason to apprehend, from the occurrences of a previous day, that the police force under my control may not be sufficient for that purpose, and as in your letter to me of the 19th instant you state that in such an event his honor the administrator of the government will place at my disposal any force which may be required, I have now to request that you will obtain from his honor permission for a company of soldiers to and me in carrying out the law.

I have, &c.,