Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Payne, W. Francis to
Monsell, William 24 June 1869, CO 60:37, no. 7089, 574.
Abstract
Payne, W. Francis to
Monsell, William 24 June 1869, CO 60:37, no. 7089, 574.
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Payne to Under-Secretary of State
Silver Street
Edmonton N.
24 June 1869
Edmonton N.
Sir,
Can you inform me how I can procure the Certificates of Marriage
& burial of John William Wignell who was killed in a coal mine
in British Columbia about this time last year. The name of
the place is
"Nanaimo."
This information is required by his relations in England & is of
great importance to them. I have enquired at Somerset House
where they referred me
to your Office. If the Certificates
can be obtained thro your office please let me know the amount
of fees &c & I will remit the amount to you. I enclose a
stamped & directed envelope for reply & remain, Sir
to your Office. If the Certificates
can be obtained thro your office please let me know the amount
of fees &c & I will remit the amount to you. I enclose a
stamped & directed envelope for reply & remain, Sir
The Under Secretary of State
Colonial Office
14 Downing Street S.W.
Colonial Office
14 Downing Street S.W.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Sandford
Answer that the Certificates of Deaths are not sent to this Country & that he should apply to P.J. Hankin Esq., Colonial Secretary, B. Columbia.
Answer that the Certificates of Deaths are not sent to this Country & that he should apply to P.J. Hankin Esq., Colonial Secretary, B. Columbia.
CC
25/6
Other documents included in the file
Sandford to Payne, 29 June 1869, advising that he must apply to
the Colonial Secretary of British Columbia for the required
certificates.