Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 22 November 1864, CO 305:23, no. 887, 439.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
Kennedy reports that gold diggings at Sooke River were partially suspended due to high rise of water.
No. 98, Miscellaneous
22nd November 1864
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that the gold diggings at Sooke River
have been partially suspended in consequence of the rise of water.
All concerned are still sanguine of success and numerous parties are
now occupied prospecting the neighbouring hills and gullies for
quartz reefs.
The
The total amount paid into the Treasury for mining licences to this
date is $4000 20/100.
The discovery of these diggings has given employment to a number of
people and a wholesome impetus to trade.
I still entertain a well grounded hope that more valuable discoveries
will be made ere spring.