Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Cardwell, Edward to Kennedy, Arthur 29 December 1864, NAC RG7:G8C/04, 420.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Cardwell informs Kennedy that he has received a report from Seymour that indicates Seymour
anticipates no difficulty in adjusting mattersregarding a promised monopoly to the California State Telegraph Company.
No. 71
29th December 1864
Sir,
With reference to your despatch No. 83 of the 8th of October
enclosing a letter from the President of the California State Telegraph Company I have the honor to inform you that I have received a despatch
from the Governor of British Columbia from which I am glad to learn that
Mr. Seymour anticipates no difficulty in adjusting matters
with the
Company. You will no doubt communicate with the Governor of British
Columbia on any point in the case requiring your joint consideration and
action, and I have requested Mr. Seymour to take a similar course.
with the
Company. You will no doubt communicate with the Governor of British
Columbia on any point in the case requiring your joint consideration and
action, and I have requested Mr. Seymour to take a similar course.