Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Richards, Charles to
Carnarvon, Earl 2 October 1858, CO 60:2, no. 10075, 19.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2).
Richards informs the CO that the “Briseis” has been loaded with the necessary stores and is to proceed to Gravesend to “embark the men” and convey them to Vancouver Island.
The minutes “acquaint” Colonel Moody.
Richards to Under-Secretary of State
Admiralty
Somerset House, W.C.
2 October 1858
Somerset House, W.C.
Sir,
I beg to acquaint you that, in compliance with the request
contained in your letter of the 30th
Ultimo,
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the necessary orders have been issued for the "Briseis"—as soon as all
her stores are on board—to proceed to Gravesend, there to embark
the men, &c, she is to convey to Vancouver's Island.
