<persName ref="prs:seymour_f"><surname>Seymour</surname>, <forename>Frederick</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:carnarvon"><surname>Carnarvon</surname>, </persName> 14 April 1867, CO 60:28, no. 5796, 76. Seymour addressee Carnarvon (Parliamentary Under-Secretary)

Published by Jim Hendrickson and the University of Victoria.

Seymour, Frederick to Carnarvon, 14 April 1867, CO 60:28, no. 5796, 76.The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.6, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/B67067.html. CO 60:28 CO 60 28 5796 76 67 B.C. 1867received 17 June co_60_28_00077r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

The project glossary items have xml:id attributes beginning with trm_, and we use a trm: prefix to refer to them when linking from term elements.

We link to orgs in orgs/organizations.xml using the org: prefix.

We link to places in places.xml using the plc: prefix.

We link to people in bios/*.xml using the prs: prefix.

We link to vessels in vessels/*.xml using the vsl: prefix.

We link to other documents in the collection using the cdc: prefix.

The cdt (ColDesp Document Type) prefix used on catRef/target points to a central taxonomy in the includes file.

We link to other documents in the collection using the cdc: prefix.

Despatch to London. Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).

Seymour transmits a certificate granting Watson a six month leave of absence and explains the terms and reasons for the leave of absence. Cox’s minute asks for confirmation that the leave should be confirmed As a matter of form.

Seymour, Frederick Carnarvon, Added summary of draft reply. Added abstract. Inserted revisionDesc.
No. 67 5796, CO 60/28, p. 76; received 17 June 14th April 1867 My Lord,

With reference to my despatch No. 58 of the 6th April I have now the honor to transmit a certificate shewing that I have given Mr Alexander Watson six month's leave of absence.

2. Mr.

2. Mr Watson was Treasurer of Vancouver Island. His Office was abolished on the Proclamation uniting the Colonies. This leave of absence on full pay and the payment of passage for himself and family are intended as compensation for the loss of office Mr Watson has sustained.

I have the honor to be, My Lord, Your most obedient, humble Servant Frederick Seymour
Mr Elliot As a matter of form confirm the leave. CC 20/6 TFE 21 June CBA 21/6 B&C 21/6
Certification granting Alexander Watson leave of absence for six months, signed by Seymour.
Draft reply, Buckingham to Seymour, No. 41, 26 June 1867 confirming Watson’s leave of absence.