Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Hosken, R. F. to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 9 July 1862, CO 305:19, no. 6849, 342.
Abstract
Hosken, R. F. to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 9 July 1862, CO 305:19, no. 6849, 342.
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Hosken to Secretary of State
23 New Steine
Brighton
July 9th 1862
Brighton
Having been informed that there is a good opening for young men in
VanCouver's Island and that Government has generously seconded the
efforts of all those who are anxious to go there, I shd Esteem it a
great favor if you cd kindly send me all necessary information as to
what Government guarantees to do in the matter.
I address you in behalf of a young man from the Blue Coal School,
whence he has borne the highest Testimonies. Age 16. Is at the
present moment engaged in an office. Awaiting the favor of an early
reply.
Minutes by CO staff
The writer must wish to include B. Columbia in his enquiries.
Ans: that H.M.G. are not assisting Emigration to V.C.I. or B.C., & as to infn refer him to the published works, of whh supply the names.
Ans: that H.M.G. are not assisting Emigration to V.C.I. or B.C., & as to infn refer him to the published works, of whh supply the names.
ABd
12/7
Draft.
TFE
12/7
