Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Brook, Thornton and Brook to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 11 March 1859, CO 305:13, no. 2680, 224.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (1).
Brook, Thornton and Brook offer a vessel to transport the
Iron Churchthey believe is destined for British Columbia.
The minutes know of
no such intentionto build an iron church in BC.
Brook, Thornton & Brook to Lytton
76 Gt Tower Street
11th March 1859
Sir
As we understand it is likely an Iron Church will be sent out to
Vancouvers Island we beg leave to enclose a card of the Athelstan
which is a very superior built New Vessel now at Gt Yarmouth and it
is expected she will be here ready to receive any Cargo there may be
for Shipment in May next.
We are respectfully Sir
Your Mo. Obt Servts
Brook Thornton & Brook
Your Mo. Obt Servts
Brook Thornton & Brook
The Rt. Hon Sir E.G.E.L.B. Lytton Bart.
Colonial Secretary
Colonial Secretary
