Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Grenville, Richard 1 July 1867, CO 60:28, no. 8551, 149.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (2), Other documents (1).
Seymour sends
Copies of Addresses presented to [Birch]when Birch departed from British Columbia and commends Birch for Birch’s work in British Columbia. Elliot minutes that the addresses are positive
expressionsfor a member of the Colonial Office.
No. 76
Victoria
1st July 1867
My Lord Duke,
It will probably be agreeable to Your Grace to receive
Copies of Addresses presented to Mr Arthur Birch on his
departure from the Colony where, for thelast
last three years, he
has performed the duties of Colonial Secretary.
last three years, he
has performed the duties of Colonial Secretary.
2. Mr Birch has shown great zeal, tact and discretion
in the exercise of his duties and I believe that his departure
will be deeply regreted on the Mainland portion of the Colony.
Mr Birch, like others, necessarily resisted the attacks
which were constantly made by the Legislature, Chamber of
Commerce, and Press of Vancouver Island upon the Government
of the lateColony
Colony of British Columbia and therefore probably
the same amount of regard felt for him by those with whom he
was accustomed to associate does not extend over the recent
territorial additions to the Colony.
Colony of British Columbia and therefore probably
the same amount of regard felt for him by those with whom he
was accustomed to associate does not extend over the recent
territorial additions to the Colony.
Minutes by CO staff
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Address, New Westminster Chamber of Commerce to A.N. Birch,
19 June 1867, expressing their respect and regard on account of
his recent service in the colony.
Address, New Westminster Municipal Council to Birch,
24 June 1867, praising his zeal and ability in the performance of
his duties.
Other documents included in the file
