Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 24 June 1866, CO 305:28, no. 6612, 479.
Abstract
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 24 June 1866, CO 305:28, no. 6612, 479.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3).
Telegram
24 June 1866
Governor's report on resolution telegraphed by assembly direct to
Secy of State will together with resolutions of Council be
transmitted by outgoing mail.
I have etc.
Minutes by CO staff
[The following minutes crossed out.]
Mr Elliot
It will be the 12 of Augt before we can receive the Governor's promised despatch, before which time it is to be hoped that an Act of Parlt will have been passed for the Union of B.C. and V.C.I.
It will be the 12 of Augt before we can receive the Governor's promised despatch, before which time it is to be hoped that an Act of Parlt will have been passed for the Union of B.C. and V.C.I.
See the Resolutions of the Assembly 6614.
ABd
12 July
I agree with Mr Blackwoods suggestion. Communicate proceedings on
the Bill which is likely soon to pass; by telegraph to Governor.
Resolutions are strongly for immediate Union.
At once.