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Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 8 October 1864, CO 60:19, no. 11640, 328.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (2).
Seymour forwards correspondence between himself and Governor Kennedy on the subject of uniting the colonies of British Columbia and Vancouver Island.
No. 61
8th October 1864
Sir,
With reference to your despatch No. 4 of the 30th April 1864, respecting the suggested Union of British Columbia and Vancouver Island, I have the honor to forward Copies of letters which have passed between Mr Kennedy and myself on the subject.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant
Frederick Seymour
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
VJ 19 Dec
Mr Fortescue
You will see that this is only ad interim. Await further reports?
TFE 20/12
CF 21
EC 23
Put by.
ABd 15 Oct/66
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Copy, Seymour to Kennedy, 31 August 1864, asking for his opinion on the subject of union.
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Copy, Kennedy to Seymour, 5 September 1864, advising that he would refrain from comment pending consideration of the subject by the legislature of Vancouver Island.