Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Townsend, H. R. to Fortescue, Chichester 12 February 1862, CO 60:14, no. 1446, 491.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (3), Other documents (1).
H. R. Townsend, who is
compiling some information respecting the colonies of British Columbia and Vancouver's Island, with a view to publishing it in a cheap form,asks Fortescue for permission to reprint portions of government publications which are referred to as the Parliamentary Blue Books. Blackwood minutes his approval and writes
the more publicity which can be given to B. Columbia the better.
Townsend to Under-Secretary of State
34 Hunter St
Brunswick Square WC
February 12/62
Brunswick Square WC
Sir,
I am compiling some information respecting the colonies of
British Columbia and Vancouver's Island, with a view to publishing
it in a cheap form.
In a Parliamentary Paper published in 1859, on the subject of
the former colony, I find much relevant information; and should be
glad to know
whether I could obtain permission to reproduce any
part or parts of it that might seem desirable, for publication in
the manner named? Acknowledging of course, the source from whence
it is obtained.
whether I could obtain permission to reproduce any
part or parts of it that might seem desirable, for publication in
the manner named? Acknowledging of course, the source from whence
it is obtained.
I am informed that a second Parliamentary Paper on British
Columbia is expected to be shortly published, and I should feel
obliged if you would have me informed also whether this is the
case, &, if so, whether the same permission could
be granted with
regard to it for which I ask a reference to the first named publication?
be granted with
regard to it for which I ask a reference to the first named publication?
To the Under Secretary of State
for the Colonies
&c &c &c
for the Colonies
&c &c &c
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
The more publicity which can be given to B. Columbia the better I think: nor can there be any impropriety in the Writer availing himself of the information contained in the Parliamentary Blue Books. It shd be mentioned to him that 3 series of the Correspondence have been issued & that a 4th will shortly be out.
The more publicity which can be given to B. Columbia the better I think: nor can there be any impropriety in the Writer availing himself of the information contained in the Parliamentary Blue Books. It shd be mentioned to him that 3 series of the Correspondence have been issued & that a 4th will shortly be out.
ABd
13 Feb
Certainly—give him the numbers and dates which identify the
Parliamentary Papers. Draft.
TFE
13 Feby
Papers presented by Command.
18th Feb: 1859 - Part I
12 Augt 1859 - Part II
—- 1860 - Part III
18th Feb: 1859 - Part I
12 Augt 1859 - Part II
—- 1860 - Part III
