Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to
Grenville, Richard 31 December 1867, CO 60:29, no. 2631, 628.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Seymour informs Buckingham that Good has received “the title of Assistant Colonial Secretary,” which is helpful to Seymour because of the “absences of Mr Young.” Cox’s minute suggests approving “as a temporary arrangement.” Buckingham’s minute enquires about the absences of Young.
No. 166
31st December 1867
My Lord Duke,
With the permission of Your Grace's predecessor, given while
the general arrangements for the Union of Vancouver Island with
British Columbia were underconsideration
consideration, I have conferrred the
title of Assistant Colonial Secretary on Mr Charles Good, Chief
Clerk in the Colonial Secretarys Office.
consideration, I have conferrred the
title of Assistant Colonial Secretary on Mr Charles Good, Chief
Clerk in the Colonial Secretarys Office.
2. Mr Good does not acquire any increase of Salary, or of
claims on the Government by this Change. He is a zealous and
useful Public Officer, however.
3. It is convenient in the frequent absences of Mr Young,
Acting ColonialSecretary
Secretary, that there should be some one who is
of sufficient rank to sign letters for the interior of the Colony.
Secretary, that there should be some one who is
of sufficient rank to sign letters for the interior of the Colony.
Minutes by CO staff
Other documents included in the file
Draft reply, Buckingham to Seymour, No. 17, 19 March 1868 acknowledging Seymour’s appointment of Good as assistant colonial secretary and asking for more information regarding Young’s absences.