Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 16 August 1864, CO 305:23, no. 9424, 56.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
No. 53
16th August 1864
Sir
Consequent upon the discovery of gold in the Sooke District I have
appointed Mr Richard Golledge, Clerk in the Treasurer's Office as
Acting Gold Commissioner, he being the best available officer I had
for that service.
I have not yet fixed any amount of remuneration beyond his present
salary with the exception of allowinghis
his actual expenses, reserving
this for future consideration.
his actual expenses, reserving
this for future consideration.
Mr Golledge's temporary appointment will of course involve the
additional salary for an Officer to fill his place during his absence
from the Treasury.
I have also the honor to inform you that I appointed Mr Charles J.
Hughes, a resident of Victoria, to the office of Acting Stipendiary
Magistrate at Sooke Harbour. This gentleman who was well esteemed
and of good capacity, for some unknown cause committedsuicide
suicide in a
most deliberate manner immediately on his arrival there.
suicide in a
most deliberate manner immediately on his arrival there.
I have to beg for your sanction
for these temporary appointments.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
A.E. Kennedy
Governor
for these temporary appointments.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
A.E. Kennedy
Governor
