Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Governor Frederick to
Grenville, Richard 8 August 1868, CO 60:33, no. 9939, 240.
Abstract
Seymour, Governor Frederick to
Grenville, Richard 8 August 1868, CO 60:33, no. 9939, 240.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (4), Other documents (2).
No. 98
Victoria
8th August 1868
My Lord Duke,
In obedience to the command conveyed in Your Graces Circular
Despatch of the 5th of May, I have the honor to forward a
Schedule of Despatches received by me which appear to haveremained
remained unanswered for more than a Month.
No. 3 of 20 January 1868.
Circular Despatch of the 6th January 1868.
Circular Despatch of the 6th May 1868.
remained unanswered for more than a Month.
No. 3 of 20 January 1868.
Circular Despatch of the 6th January 1868.
Circular Despatch of the 6th May 1868.
2. The Despatches sent by me to the Secretary of State which
appear to have remained unanswered for more than five months are,
No 90 of 15 July 1867 respecting Financial position of the
Colony and asking for assistance.
No
No 66 of 13th April 1867, recommending that assistance
be given to the Vancouver Island Dock Company for the work they
propose to undertake.
No 162 of 13th December 1867. Financial difficulties.
No
No 66 of 13th April 1867, recommending that assistance
be given to the Vancouver Island Dock Company for the work they
propose to undertake.
No 162 of 13th December 1867. Financial difficulties.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
The Governors despatches No 90 & 162 has been disposed of.
The Governors despatches No 90 & 162 has been disposed of.
In regard to No 66 I send it on to you and call
attention to the Minutes on it. I am not aware of any further
communication with the Admiralty, beyond sending them a copy of
Govr Seymour's despatch of the 11 Feb. 1868 (herewith) with
reference to the construction of a large Dock—and their answer 4773.
CC
11 Sept
This is a question arising on an arrear list. The Governor in
a list of arrears notes a despatch from him No 66 of 13
April 1867, recommending that assistance be given to a local
Company for forming a Vancouver Island Dock.
As a matter of correspondence it seems to me that the proper
course to take with No 66 is to refer it to the Admiralty
and to request to be informed whether or not their Lordships
feel disposed to grant any assistance to the Vancouver Island
Dock Company mentioned in the Governor's despatch.
If
If my opinion be desired, I have the most decided conviction that
for England to erect any defensive works at Vancouver Island
would be madness, and without defensive works the Naval
Authorities have told us that they would not think it advisable
to create a Naval Dock and Arsenal.
The matter has more than once been subject of communication with
Admiralty. All that is necessary is to acknowledge
it stating it to have been referred to Admiralty [remainder cut off
microfilm].
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to Secretary to the Admiralty, 26 September 1868,
forwarding copy of the despatch for information.