Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes to
Douglas, Sir James 16 February 1861, LAC :, 388.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Newcastle writes to Douglas to discuss the possible appointment of Garrett as an “Agent” to represent British Columbia at the London Exhibition of 1862; Newcastle notes the enclosure of copies of correspondence between Garrett and the Exhibition's commissioners, though these documents do not appear in the file.
Separate
16 February 1861
I transmit for your information a copy of a correspondence between
the Rev. John Garrett and the Commissioners for the Exhibition of Works of Industry and Art to be held
in London in the year 1862, in order that you may consider whether it be advisable to appoint that gentleman
the
Agent
to represent British Columbia on that occasion.
to represent British Columbia on that occasion.