Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Musgrave, Anthony to Wodehouse, John 25 August 1870, CO 60:41, no. 10648, 19.
Abstract
Musgrave, Anthony to Wodehouse, John 25 August 1870, CO 60:41, no. 10648, 19.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (2), Other documents (3).
No. 116
25th August 1870
My Lord,
I have had the honor to receive Lord Granville's Despatch No
67, of the 21st June, with a copy of a Letter from the Rev. W.
Robinson requesting information in regard to the physical
features of parts of this Colony.
2. I am not acquainted with anyone in the Colony specially
qualified as a geologistto
to afford exact information of the
nature required. But at my request Chief Justice Begbie, who
knows the natural features of the greater part of British
Columbia, has been kind enough to furnish me with some remarks
and descriptions in a Letter of which I annex a Copy, and which
Mr Robinson may find useful.
to afford exact information of the
nature required. But at my request Chief Justice Begbie, who
knows the natural features of the greater part of British
Columbia, has been kind enough to furnish me with some remarks
and descriptions in a Letter of which I annex a Copy, and which
Mr Robinson may find useful.
3. Mr Begbie some time ago noticed the peculiar character of
the "Benches" of the Fraser and Thomson Rivers in a Report made
to Governor Sir James Douglas in April 1859, which willbe
be found
printed in Part III of the Papers relative to British Columbia
laid before Parliament in 1860; and that can also be furnished
to Mr Robinson from Your Lordship's Department.
be found
printed in Part III of the Papers relative to British Columbia
laid before Parliament in 1860; and that can also be furnished
to Mr Robinson from Your Lordship's Department.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
Resemblance of Fraser River "Benches" to "Parallel Roads," Glen Roy. Send a copy of this despatch and the enclosures to Mr Robinson with reference to his letter of the 13th June (in 6632) & send copy of Blue Book referred to by Govr Musgrave. Drafts herewith. And thank the Governor and Chief Justice.
Resemblance of Fraser River "Benches" to "Parallel Roads," Glen Roy. Send a copy of this despatch and the enclosures to Mr Robinson with reference to his letter of the 13th June (in 6632) & send copy of Blue Book referred to by Govr Musgrave. Drafts herewith. And thank the Governor and Chief Justice.
RSM
4/10/70
Yes. And I think a copy to the Geographical Society.
The photography must I presume be sent to Mr Robinson. It is a
curious paper.
Lord Kimberley to see.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
M.B. Begbie to Musgrave, 3 August 1870,
answering, as far as possible, the inquiry of Reverend William
Robinson of Cambridge regarding the "benches" of the Fraser and
Thomson Rivers (34 pages).
Note on microfilm as follows: "Series of 5 Photographs
illustrating the "Benches" of the Fraser & Thomson Rivers. Inclosure
in desp 116 of 25th Aug/70/10648" (not on microfilm).
Other documents included in the file
Rogers to Reverend W. Robinson, 12 October 1870, forwarding copy
of the despatch and other relevant information.
Rogers to Secretary to Royal Geographical Society, 12
October 1870, forwarding copy of the report by Begbie as per despatch.
