Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Hamilton, George Alexander to
Hawes, Benjamin 24 September 1849, CO 305:2, no. 8270, 137.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (1), Other documents (1).
Hamilton writes Hawes to declare the appointment of Blanshard as "Governer and Commander in Chief, " and "Vice Admiral," of Vancouver Island "and its dependencies."
This file encloses a draft letter from the Colonial Office to the Admiralty that asks
Blanshard be appointed Vice Admiral of Vancouver Island and its dependencies.
In reply to Earl Greys letter of the 16th July I am commanded by
my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you for his
Lordships information that their Lordships have this day appointed
Richard Blanchard Esq Governor and Commander in Chief in and
over the Island of Vancouver and its dependencies, to be Vice Admiral of the same, and in the event of his absence,
the Officer administering the
Government of the said Island for the time being.
Minutes by CO staff
Vice Admiral's Commission received from Admiralty Registry &
forwarded to Governor Blanshard. To be put by.1
Other documents included in the file
Draft, Immediate, Colonial Office to Admiralty, 16 July 1849,
asking that Blanshard be appointed Vice Admiral of Vancouver Island and its dependencies.
Footnotes
- Though no signature is given, this minute is presumed to be by Smith.