Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Franks, Charles W. to Rogers, Baron Blachford Frederic 19 May 1864, CO 60:20, no. 4752, 337.
Abstract
Franks, Charles W. to Rogers, Baron Blachford Frederic 19 May 1864, CO 60:20, no. 4752, 337.
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Franks to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)
5 John St, Berkeley Square W
May 19th 1864
Sir,
I believe that you are aware of my intention to leave England by
the West India Mail Steamer of the 17th June.
I am informed that Admiral Denman leaves England by the same
steamer to assume the command of the squadron in the North Pacific,
and that the Sutlej is under orders to proceed to Panama to take him
up to Vancouver.
British Columbia is one of the most distant British Colonies,
and the expenses
of the journey there are very heavy. I would beg
leave, therefore, to enquire whether, considering this, it would
be possible to grant me a passage on board the Sutlej, which, as I
am informed, proceeds immediately on Admiral Denman's arrival, to her
destination.
of the journey there are very heavy. I would beg
leave, therefore, to enquire whether, considering this, it would
be possible to grant me a passage on board the Sutlej, which, as I
am informed, proceeds immediately on Admiral Denman's arrival, to her
destination.
I beg to be understood to make this request subject to any charges
which are usual on such occasions.
Sir Frederick Rogers, Bart
&c &c &c
&c &c &c
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Consult the Admiralty: but I think without recommending the application.
Consult the Admiralty: but I think without recommending the application.
I presume Mr Franks has settled the question of his Securities
with the T-y. Enquire (personally) at the T-y: if such is the case;
& if the matter is satisfactorily adjusted inform the Governor
of the apptment & of the time of Mr Franks' departure.
ABd
20 May
So proceed at once.
FR
20/5
