fight that much again to secure a fair settlement. He revealed his plan to publish a pamphlet outlining the facts of the case, then distribute it to all members of parliaments throughout the British Empire. This proved to be no idle threat. In 1908 he circulated just such a pamphlet. Although the intensified campaign failed to achieve the main objectives, the indirect results included a more attentive Gold Commissioner who regularly notified Henderson of properties now available for staking. Indeed, over the next nine years at least thirteen different letters were sent to Henderson describing recently opened claims. None of these was accepted. By 1922 Interior officials in Dawson began to question the utility of having a sixty-five-year-old man on the staff of the Mining Engineer's Office. O.S. Finnie wrote to Ottawa encouraging that office to offer retirement to Henderson. Since the unique relationship established by the Privy Council to the "discoverer" was not fully defined, the minister hesitated to provoke any further controversy. Thus, Henderson remained on strength. In 1923, however, after pressure was exerted by members of the local community, Henderson applied for leave to go "outside," ostensibly to receive medical treatment. He had not been out of the Territory since 1904. After a time the request was approved and Henderson left for Vancouver Island. He sought the aid of George Black, Yukon M.P., to intercede on his behalf and appealed to remain in British Columbia for health reasons. Woodhouse kept apprised of Henderson's activities up to his