A detailed look at the Cape of Good Hope’s High Sheriff’s Office and its proposed and actual organizational changes.
This report explains how combining offices affected duties, finances, and daily work.
The text comes from a select committee’s minutes, focusing on how the Master of the Supreme Court and the High Sheriff roles were merged and what that meant for public service. It covers opinions from lawyers, the practicalities of running the offices, and questions about staff, funds, and accountability. The material sheds light on office procedures, disputes, and the practical challenges of colonial administration during the period.
- What the committee asked about amalgamation and its impact on day-to-day duties
- Staffing needs, including the number and roles of clerks and assistants
- Financial arrangements, such as funds for disbursements and deputy sheriff accounts
- Opinions from attorneys and officials on how to improve the office’s operations
Ideal for readers of legal history and colonial administration seeking concrete debates and practical concerns from a mid-19th century government committee.