Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Cardwell, Edward to Kennedy, Arthur 16 November 1864, NAC RG7:G8C/04, 344.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Enclosures (untranscribed) (3).
Cardwell forwards documents reporting on the arrival of the John Stephenson at Vancouver Island and tenders for the conveyance of
131 tons of freightfor a dredging machine and a tug boat.
No. 61
16 November 1864
Sir,
With reference to your Despatch, No. 73, of the 14th of September,
I have the honor to transmit to you the enclosed Copy of a letter from
the Crown Agents for the Colonies, containing an explanation of the
circumstances under which they engaged the "John Stephenson" for theconveyance
conveyance of Stores to Vancouver. I am glad to learn from this letter
that since the date of your Despatch she has arrived.
conveyance of Stores to Vancouver. I am glad to learn from this letter
that since the date of your Despatch she has arrived.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Copy, Julyan to Elliot, 8 November 1864, forwarding a letter from shipping agents reporting that the "missing" ship John Stephenson has arrived at Vancouver Island.
Copy, Shipping Agents to the Crown Agents for the Colonies, 5 November 1864, reporting the arrival of the John Stephenson at Vancouver Island.
Copy, "Schedule of Tenders received in answer to a public advertisement for the conveyance
to Victoria, Vancouver Island, of about 131 tons of freight."