Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Sanders, Edward Howard to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 26 October 1858, CO 60:3, no. 11018, 618.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (1), Other documents (1).
The minutes find the testimonials “sufficient” and grant the introduction accordingly.
Enclosed is a draft from Elliot to Sanders forwarding a letter of introduction to the governor of British Columbia.
Sanders to Lytton
Parkhurst Barracks
I. of Wight
Oct. 26th
I. of Wight
Sir,
In reply to my application of the 1st
September,
1
you were pleased to offer to furnish me with letters of introduction
to the Governor of the Colony of British Columbia on my submitting to you
satisfactory
testimonials—should those I forwarded warrant your doing so
I should be very thankful, Sir if you would provide me with a letter to
the Governor, as it is my intention to proceed to British Columbia with
as little delay as possible.
testimonials—should those I forwarded warrant your doing so
I should be very thankful, Sir if you would provide me with a letter to
the Governor, as it is my intention to proceed to British Columbia with
as little delay as possible.
To The Right Honorable
Sir E. Bulwer Lytton Bart M.P.
H.M. Principal Secretary of State
for the Colonies
&c &c &c
Downing St London
Sir E. Bulwer Lytton Bart M.P.
H.M. Principal Secretary of State
for the Colonies
&c &c &c
Downing St London
Minutes by CO staff
Other documents included in the file
Draft, Elliot to Sanders, 11 November 1858, forwarding a letter of
introduction to the governor of British Columbia.
Footnotes
- = Sanders application, 1 Sep 58 NEED Sanders application, 1 Sep 58. CO 6/29??
- I.e., Sanders to Lytton, 2 October 1858, 10085, CO 60/3, p. 598.