<persName ref="prs:hamilton_ga"><surname>Hamilton</surname>, <forename>George</forename> <forename>Alexander</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:hawes_b"><surname>Hawes</surname>, <forename>Benjamin</forename></persName> 24 September 1849, CO 305:2, no. 8270, 137. Hamilton addressee Hawes (Parliamentary Under-Secretary)

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Public Offices document. Minutes (1), Other documents (1).

Hamilton writes Hawes to declare the appointment of Blanshard as Governor 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.

 Hamilton, George Alexander
Admiralty
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8270, CO 305/2, p. 137; received 28 September 8270. Vancouver's Isld
Admiralty
24th Sept 1849 Sir

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 BlanchardBlanshard 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.

I am Sir Your most obedient humble Servant W.A.B Hamilton Benjamin Hawes Esq &c &c &c Colonial Office
Vice Admiral's Commission received from Admiralty Registry & forwarded to Governor Blanshard. To be put by.Though no signature is given, this minute is presumed to be by Smith.
Draft, Immediate, Colonial Office to Admiralty, 16 July 1849, asking that Blanshard be appointed Vice Admiral of Vancouver Island and its dependencies.