Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 3 November 1858, CO 60:1, no. 530, 340.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
Douglas acknowledges the receipt of the CO’s appointment of Chartres Brew as Chief Inspector of Police in British Columbia.
The minutes refer to despatch 560 from Brew.
No. 11
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Despatch
No 11 of the 2nd September last1, acquainting me that you
have appointed Mr Chartres Brew to be Chief Inspector of
Police in British Columbia, and enclosing to me the Testimonials of that
Gentleman.
2
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2. I have to offer my best thanks for your considerate attention
in sending out Mr Brew to British Columbia. The instructions you
have communicated respecting Mr Brew's pay and allowances have
been noted, and will be duly attended to.
Footnotes
- = Lytton to Douglas CO 398/1, No. 11, p. 64, 2 Sep 58, appointment of Brew
- = Lytton to Douglas CO 398/1, No. 11, p. 64, 2 Sep 58. Brew's testimonials can be found in 8821, C0 6/27, pp. 142-48.
- = appointment as Chief Inspector FIND 560/59 ?? Brew appointed chief inspector.
- Either Jadis's or Merivale's signature is probably misdated; normally, Jadis would have written his minute before Merivale and Carnarvon would add their signatures.