Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Grey, Third Earl, Henry George to
Blanshard, Governor Richard
21 July 1849, LAC :, 1.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Marginalia (1).
Grey writes Blanshard to confirm Blanshard's appointment as “Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Island of Vancouver and its Dependencies;” furthermore, Grey transmits “Letters Patent under the Seal of the High Court of the Admiralty,” that
confirms Blanshard's appointment as “Vice Admiral” of the same.
Downing Street
21st of July 1849
Sir
I have the honor to transmit herewith a Commission under the Great
Seal of the United Kingdom, appointing you to be Governor and Commander
in Chief in and over the Island of Vancouver and its Dependencies,
together with Instructions under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet for
your guidance in the administration of the Government thereof.
I also transmit Letters Patent under the Seal of the High Court of
the Admiralty
appointing you to be Vice Admiral of that Island and its
Dependencies.
This Instument will be forwarded soon as possible.