Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Holmes, G. W. to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 29 January 1864, CO 60:20, no. 845, 341.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (3), Marginalia (1).
Holmes applies to the Colonial Office for the position of Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works in British Columbia. However, the Colonial Office’s minutes indicate that Holmes had already been informed by Seymour that the position
had been disposed of.
Holmes to Newcastle
34 Eastbourne Terrace
Hyde Park
29th January 1864
Hyde Park
My Lord Duke
I beg most respectfully to offer myself as a Candidate for the
Vacant office of Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works in British
Columbia.
I have received my education at theRoyal
Royal Military Academy at
Woolwich, where it is necessary to pass an examination in all the
most essential points appertaining to the office I have the honor to
Solicit.
Royal Military Academy at
Woolwich, where it is necessary to pass an examination in all the
most essential points appertaining to the office I have the honor to
Solicit.
I have been for many years Private Secretary to Mr Seymour
and have at different times held the appointment of Police
Magistrate, ColonialSecretary
Secretary during a most difficult Session and
the Dormant Commission of Lt Governor of British Honduras.
Secretary during a most difficult Session and
the Dormant Commission of Lt Governor of British Honduras.
For my conduct and capabilities I beg to refer your Grace to
Mr Seymour's despatch mentioned in the margin.
I may venture to add that the appointment for which I am nowan
an
applicant is one which I feel I can carry out to your Grace's
satisfaction and the benefit of the Colony.
an
applicant is one which I feel I can carry out to your Grace's
satisfaction and the benefit of the Colony.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Captain Holmes applies for the office of Commissr of Lands in B. Columbia. The Desp: of the Govr of Honduras to which he refers is I understand with Mr Engleheart.
Captain Holmes applies for the office of Commissr of Lands in B. Columbia. The Desp: of the Govr of Honduras to which he refers is I understand with Mr Engleheart.
VJ
30 Jan
Despatch annexed.
Put by. Capn Holmes having, I understand, been informed by
Mr Seymour that this Office had been disposed of.
ABd
2 Apl