Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Wilson,P. Schultz to Robinson, William 24 October 1867, CO 60:30, no. 10489, 347.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2).
Wilson states that no response has been received answering whether telegraphed messages
can be sent directly to British Columbia. Wilson states that telegraphs can reach Vancouver Island and discusses the rates for sending telegraphs from New York to Vancouver Island.
Wilson to Robinson (Senior Assistant Clerk)
The Electric & International Telegraph Company
Telegraph Street, London
October 24th 1867
Telegraph Street, London
Dear Sir,
I much regret that the telegraph authorities at New York should
not, as yet, have replied to my sevice message inquiring whether a
message can be sent direct to British Columbia.
As soon as I receive an answer, I will send you a copy.
Meanwhile I am informed by Mr
Alexr C. Wilson of the New York Associated Press that the telegraph
extends to Victoria Vancouver's Island. The rate from New York is
$11.45 for ten words exclusive of address and signature, and $0.92 for
each additional word.
