Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Miles, John to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 31 August 1854, CO 305:5, no. 7698, 254.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
The minutes note that the despatches sent by Miles are duplicates, and that
Nothing is known here of [Mr.] Miles.
The file includes a draft letter from the Colonial Office to Miles, which states that a visit to Newcastle is unnecessary.
Miles to Newcastle
I have the honour, by command of Govr Douglas, to forward a
packet of despatches I received from him at Vancouver's Island
on the 23rd of June.
Should your Lordship be desirous of seeing me I shall feel great
pleasure on waiting upon you at any time youmay
may appoint.
may appoint.
Minutes by CO staff
Ack rect & say that I wld not trouble him to call at this office.
GG
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Other documents included in the file
Draft, Colonial Office to Miles, 11 September 1854,
stating that it was not necessary for him to call.