Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Payne, W. Francis to Monsell, William 24 June 1869, CO 60:37, no. 7089, 574.
Abstract
Payne, W. Francis to Monsell, William 24 June 1869, CO 60:37, no. 7089, 574.
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Payne to Under-Secretary of State
Silver Street
Edmonton N.
24 June 1869
Edmonton N.
Sir,
Can you inform me how I can procure the Certificates of Marriage
& burial of John William Wignell who was killed in a coal mine
in British Columbia about this time last year. The name of
the place is
"Nanaimo."
This information is required by his relations in England & is of
great importance to them. I have enquired at Somerset House
where they referred me
to your Office. If the Certificates
can be obtained thro your office please let me know the amount
of fees &c & I will remit the amount to you. I enclose a
stamped & directed envelope for reply & remain, Sir
to your Office. If the Certificates
can be obtained thro your office please let me know the amount
of fees &c & I will remit the amount to you. I enclose a
stamped & directed envelope for reply & remain, Sir
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Sandford
Answer that the Certificates of Deaths are not sent to this Country & that he should apply to P.J. Hankin Esq., Colonial Secretary, B. Columbia.
Answer that the Certificates of Deaths are not sent to this Country & that he should apply to P.J. Hankin Esq., Colonial Secretary, B. Columbia.
CC
25/6
Other documents included in the file
Sandford to Payne, 29 June 1869, advising that he must apply to
the Colonial Secretary of British Columbia for the required
certificates.