The book contains correspondence exchanged between the Chief of Police and President of the Province (Presidente da Província) Frederico Carneiro de Campos, in 1845. Topics covered in the letters include: arrest of Antonio Joaquim, a black man under suspect of being a runaway slave; arrest of two black males and one black female found wandering after curfew; bonus granted to the amanuensis of the Police Secretary; arrest of São Bento Convent's slave Clemente, and freed black Teresa , for public inebriation after curfew; escape of prisoners from police escort while performing cleaning services; among others.
Created by Chiefs of Police.
Extent and format of original material: 1 volume of 10 folios. Manuscript book without cover, incomplete and mising most folios. Only folios 134-143 are available. Damaged by water and iron gall ink.
Creator (Author): Lourenço José da Silva Santiago, chefe de polícia interino.
