Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Janion, Robert C. to Carnarvon, Earl 25 August 1866, CO 60:26, no. 8258, 313.
Abstract
Janion, Robert C. to Carnarvon, Earl 25 August 1866, CO 60:26, no. 8258, 313.
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (3), Other documents (1).
Janion to Carnarvon
Liverpool
25th August 1866
My Lord
I have received a copy of an Act passed during the
last Session of Parliament entitled the British Columbia
Act. I understand that this Act puts an end to the Free
Port hitherto sustained in Victoria, Vancouver Island.
I have been for many yearsone
one of the leading
importers and exporters in Victoria and as it will be of
great importance to the interest of myself, and other
Merchants to know how long the Free Port is to be
maintained I venture to request that your Lordship will
be pleased to inform me when it is probable that this
act will come into effect.
one of the leading
importers and exporters in Victoria and as it will be of
great importance to the interest of myself, and other
Merchants to know how long the Free Port is to be
maintained I venture to request that your Lordship will
be pleased to inform me when it is probable that this
act will come into effect.
The Right Honourable
The Earl of Carnarvon
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State
for the Colonies
The Earl of Carnarvon
Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State
for the Colonies
Minutes by CO staff
Draft annexed to-day for Lord Carnarvon's consideration.
TFE
4 Sep
Other documents included in the file
Minutes by CO staff
Lord Carnarvon
I have consulted with Mr Blackwood on this letter and submit the draft of an answer which I would now recommend for consideration.
I have consulted with Mr Blackwood on this letter and submit the draft of an answer which I would now recommend for consideration.