Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Romaine, William Govett to Adderley, Charles Bowyer 5 May 1868, CO 60:34, no. 4660, 7.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (4), Enclosures (untranscribed) (3), Other documents (1).
Romaine transmits a letter from Hastings regarding
Fenian disturbances [on] Vancouver Island.Minutes by Cox and Rogers discuss Seymour's telegram, regarding Fenians and the capital of British Columbia. Minutes by Robinson and Cox discuss contacting the individuals petitioning for Victoria as the capital of British Columbia. Included documents discuss the possibility of Fenian disturbances in British Columbia and the need for precautions.
Romaine to Under-Secretary of State
I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, to
transmit herewith, for the information of His Grace the Duke
of Buckingham and Chandos, a copy of a letter from Rear Admiral
Hastings of 12th March No 41, and its enclosure,
relative to anticipated Fenian disturbances in Vancouver Island.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
The telegram recd on the 3rd from Govr Seymour, & which was dated the 1st inst, stated that Victoria was the Capital, & also said (I think) "no Fenians."
The telegram recd on the 3rd from Govr Seymour, & which was dated the 1st inst, stated that Victoria was the Capital, & also said (I think) "no Fenians."
CC
6 May
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Rear Admiral Hastings to Admiralty, 12 March 1868, reporting
anticipated Fenian disturbances in Vancouver Island.
Other documents included in the file
