Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Willis, William to
Carnarvon, Earl 13 September 1858, CO 60:2, no. 9424, 3.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (1), Other documents (2).
Willis informs the Under-Secretary of State that passage to British Columbia for Captain Grant, his family, and twelve Royal Engineers has been arranged for the Contract Mail Steam
Packet leaving Southampton.
The minute writes “immediately” to Colonel Moody to “enquire accordingly.”
Enclosed is a draft from Merivale to Moody requesting description of stores required by Grant; and a draft from Merivale to the Secretary to the Admiralty requesting orders for contract passages Captain Grant and party.
Willis to Under-Secretary of State
Immediate
Admiralty
Somerset House, W.C.
13 September 1858
Somerset House, W.C.
Sir,
I beg to acquaint you, for the information of the Secretary
of State in answer to your Letter of the 11th
Instant
1
that passage to Colony for Captain and Mrs Grant, one child, a
Servant, and twelve men of the Royal Engineers has been ordered
on board the Contract Mail Steam Packet, which will leave
Southampton on the 17th Instant: and I request that you will
be pleased to specify the quantity and description of the
stores which will accompany this party, as soon as practicable.
Minutes by CO staff
Other documents included in the file
Draft, Merivale to Secretary to the Admiralty, Immediate, 11
September 1858,
requesting orders for contract passages for Captain Grant and party.
Footnotes
- A draft of this letter appears in this file.