Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
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Archibald, E. M. to
Cardwell, Edward 13 June 1865, CO 60:23, no. 6022, 120.
Abstract
Archibald, E. M. to
Cardwell, Edward 13 June 1865, CO 60:23, no. 6022, 120.
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Minutes (2).
Archibald to Cardwell
I have this morning received from Governor Seymour a
telegram, dated at New Westminster the 7th instant, of
which the following is a Copy. I have acknowledged its
receipt; and, in reply to my enquiry at the Telegraph
Office as to the cause of the delay in its transmission
to me, I aminformed
informed that, until the 10th of June no
message from the Pacific Coast had been received since
June 1st, owing to the tearing down of the Wires by the Indians.
From New Westminster Via San Francisco dated 7th received 13th June 1865.
To Mr Archibald
Her B. Majestys Consul
New York
informed that, until the 10th of June no
message from the Pacific Coast had been received since
June 1st, owing to the tearing down of the Wires by the Indians.
(Copy of Telegram)
From New Westminster Via San Francisco dated 7th received 13th June 1865.
To Mr Archibald
Her B. Majestys Consul
New York
Pray write to Secretary of State for Colonies, London,
despatch Number thirteen, of third March, received.
Answered next day. Further important answer on the
way; all right. Six thousand (6000)Indians
Indians assembled
here on Queens Birth day; perfectly orderly and loyal.
Last of Chicotten Murderers taken. Revenue very
large. All well. Please acknowledge.
Indians assembled
here on Queens Birth day; perfectly orderly and loyal.
Last of Chicotten Murderers taken. Revenue very
large. All well. Please acknowledge.
Fredk Seymour
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant.
E.M. Archibald
H.M. Consul
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble servant.
E.M. Archibald
H.M. Consul
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