Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Kennedy, Arthur to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 27 August 1863, CO 305:21, no. 8392, 285.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (4).
Kennedy to Newcastle
I observe that the office of Colonial Secretary for Vancouvers Island
is vacant, consequent upon Mr Young (who has acted in that capacity
for both Colonies) having been transferred to British Columbia.
I trust Your Grace will excuse me for recommending Mr Henry Wakeford
for the office. Mr Wakeford acted as my Private Secretary, and
clerk to the Executive and Legislative Councils in Western Australia
from 1855 to 1862, and since that period has filled the important and
responsible office of Police Magistrate at Perth. The records of
the
Colonial Office will shew with what accuracy and punctuality he
discharged the duties of these offices. I cannot apraise too highly
of Mr Wakefords high honor and official aptitude. His experience
and efficiency would be invaluable to me in the administration of a
new colony, and would more than justify Your Graces favour.
the
Colonial Office will shew with what accuracy and punctuality he
discharged the duties of these offices. I cannot apraise too highly
of Mr Wakefords high honor and official aptitude. His experience
and efficiency would be invaluable to me in the administration of a
new colony, and would more than justify Your Graces favour.
Mr Wakeford is most respectably connected and is married to a
daughter of the late Sir Henry Bishop.
To His Grace The Duke of Newcastle K.G.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Mr Young is the Colonial Secretary of B.C. and Auditor. But Governor Douglas has employed him witht salary as Secretary to the Govt of V.C.I. On the separation of the 2 Colonies the vacancy arises, for which Mr Kennedy submits the name of Mr Wakeford.
Mr Young is the Colonial Secretary of B.C. and Auditor. But Governor Douglas has employed him witht salary as Secretary to the Govt of V.C.I. On the separation of the 2 Colonies the vacancy arises, for which Mr Kennedy submits the name of Mr Wakeford.
The sum of
£600 per ann: is assigned to the Office by the late Civil
List despatch.
£600 per ann: is assigned to the Office by the late Civil
List despatch.
ABd
28 Augt
See 8395.
This is purely a question whether the Duke of Newcastle will do
Governor Kennedy the favor of letting him name the new Colonial
Secretary.
[TFE]
1 Sept
I do not think it is desirable that a new Governor, or a
Governor on leave, should recommend Colonial Officers from friends of
his own who have no connection with the Colony. It is a very
different thing for a Governor to recommend a Man actually in the
Colony.
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