Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 22 November 1864, CO 60:19, no. 1373, 384.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3).
Seymour reports that Holmes has left New Westminster to take up his appointment as Colonial Secretary of British Honduras.
No. 68
22 November 1864
With reference to Mr Birch's despatch No. 21 of 12th
August, addressed in my absence, to the Duke of Newcastle, I
have the honor to inform you that Captain Holmes, R.A. left
New Westminster on the 19th instant to assume the duties of
Colonial Secretary of British Honduras, to which Office he was
appointed by His Grace.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Capn Holmes will on his reaching Jamaica or at any rate Honduras, be met by Mr Cardwell's desph of the 16 Novr.
Capn Holmes will on his reaching Jamaica or at any rate Honduras, be met by Mr Cardwell's desph of the 16 Novr.
ABd
13 Feb
Put by.
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28 July/65