Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Roope, Richard to Colonial Office 26 May 1865, CO 305:27, no. 5724, 385.
Abstract
Roope, Richard to Colonial Office 26 May 1865, CO 305:27, no. 5724, 385.
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (3), Other documents (1).
Roope to Colonial Office
1 [Hare?] Court Temple
May 26/65
Sir
I understand that the Chief Justiceship of Vancouver's Island is
vacant. I venture to apply for the appointment. I have been upon
the Western Circuit ever since 1845, have often acted as Deputy
County Court Judge, have for the last three years been revising
barrister for the South of Devon & have received from the leaders
of
my circuit & others testimonials which upon previous occasions I have
submitted to the consideration of the Colonial Office.
of
my circuit & others testimonials which upon previous occasions I have
submitted to the consideration of the Colonial Office.
Minutes by CO staff
Private Secy
The Col: Newspapers show that the Legve Assy have struck out of the Estimates the Salaries of the C. Justice—the Treasurer—& the Surveyor General. But this may not be final after all, & a better spirit may come over the House.
The Col: Newspapers show that the Legve Assy have struck out of the Estimates the Salaries of the C. Justice—the Treasurer—& the Surveyor General. But this may not be final after all, & a better spirit may come over the House.
Other documents included in the file
List showing the previous applications submitted by Roope for
employment with the colonial office, thirteen entries dating from
1857.