Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Carnarvon, Earl 20 November 1866, CO 60:25, no. 419, 250.
Abstract
Seymour, Frederick to Carnarvon, Earl 20 November 1866, CO 60:25, no. 419, 250.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (8), Other documents (1).
No. 1
New Westminster
20th November 1866
My Lord,
I have the honor to report that I landed in Victoria on the
7th Instant. Governor Kennedy had left the Colony and the
Administration of the Government was in the hands of Mr Young
the ColonialSecretary
Secretary. I was received with great coldness but
no disrespect by a large concourse of people. I regretted to
observe a look of extreme depression upon the Town and its inhabitants.
Secretary. I was received with great coldness but
no disrespect by a large concourse of people. I regretted to
observe a look of extreme depression upon the Town and its inhabitants.
2. On the following day I received the Addresses from the
Mayor and Corporation and from the Fire Brigade Copies of which
I have the honor to enclose together with Copies of my replies.
3. As
3. As I could take no share in the Administration of the
Affairs of the Island until the Union of the Colonies had been
effected, I proceeded to New Westminster on the 10th Instant
to resume the duties of my Office. I met with a most loyal and
gratifying reception.
4. I enclose copies of Addresses interchanged with the City
Council and Hyack Fire Brigade.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Address, Municipal Council of New Westminster to Seymour.
Seymour to Municipal Council, response to address.
Address,New Westminster Fire Company to Seymour.
Seymour to Fire Company, response to address.
