<persName ref="prs:irving_j"><surname>Irving</surname>, <forename>John</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:lytton_egeb"><surname>Lytton</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>George</forename> <forename>Earle</forename> <forename>Bulwer</forename></persName> 10 August 1858, CO 305:9, no. 8001, 607. Irving addressee Secretary of State

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Irving, John to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 10 August 1858, CO 305:9, no. 8001, 607.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/V586I01.html. CO 305:09 CO 305 9 8001 607 V.I. 1858 received 11 August co_305_09_00607r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (2), Other documents (1).

Irving enquires about the price of land in Victoria.

The minutes regret that the CO is not in possession of any sufficiently exact information which they could safely impart and refer Irving’s letter to the HBC.

Enclosed is a draft from Carnarvon to Berens forwarding a copy of the letter for his attention.

 Irving, John
Blenheim House, Lea Gloucestershire
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer Inserted revisionDesc with @status="unproofed". Changed idno @type="received" into a date element. Gave existing date an @type="sent" and reordered bibl contents.
Irving to Secretary of State 8001, CO 305/9, p. 607; received 11 August
Blenheim House, Lea Gloucestershire
Aug 10th 1858 My Lord,

Being desirous of purchasing land in the vicinity of Victoria in Vancouvers Island, I should esteem the favor of some information as to the price per acre—at which it may now be obtained.

I have the honor to remain My Lord Your Lordship's Most obedient Humble Servant John Irving Right HonbleHonourable Secretary of State for the Colonies
Mr Merivale Ansr, I suppose, that H.M. GovtGovernment are not in possession of any sufficiently exact information which they cd safely impart to him for his guidance in this matter. ABd 12 Augt
Simply refer his letter to the HBC who own the land. Annex draft. HM Augt 13
Draft, Carnarvon to H.H. Berens, Hudson's Bay Company, 21 August 1858, forwarding copy of the letter for attention.