<persName ref="prs:kernaghan_w"><surname>Kernaghan</surname>, <forename>William</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:lytton_egeb"><surname>Lytton</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>George</forename> <forename>Earle</forename> <forename>Bulwer</forename></persName> 9 August 1858, CO 305:9, no. 7940, 619. Kernaghan addressee Lytton

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Kernaghan, William to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 9 August 1858, CO 305:9, no. 7940, 619.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/V586K01.html. CO 305:09 CO 305 9 7940 619 V.I. 1858 received 10 August co_305_09_00619r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (4).

Kernaghan informs the CO that the HBC is selling land on Vancouver Island and purport to sell for ever.

The minutes note that the Company has done well recently in land sales. They are aware also that ninety percent of these sales should be spent on colonization. The CO decides to inform Douglas that the most scrutinizing attention will be given to these doings & call for for the accounts of recent sales.

 Kernaghan, William
4 Warwick Terrace BelgraveRoad
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Kernaghan to Lytton 7940, CO 305/9, p. 619; received 10 August
4 Warwick Terrace Belgrave Road
9 Aug 1858 Sir

I would beg to call your attention to the land sales of the Hudson Bay Co's Chief Factors in Victoria V.I. not on behalf of the Crown but of the Co. whose lease will expire next year though they purport to sell for ever.

Enclosed is copy of form.

By advices this Mail Lots were selling at £4000.

I have the honor to be Sir Your obedt Sert Wm Kernaghan To the Rt Hon Sir Edd Bulwer Lytton M.P. Secretary of State Colonial Office
Mr Merivale I presume the GovtGovernment has no right to prevent such sales by the Company whilst the Lease to them of V.Couver's Island lasts. The Company have been very fortunate in the events which have occurred at the close of their occupancy in V.C. Island and which have tended to put money into their pockets. ABd 11 May
There is no doubt of the enormous sales, but there is no doubt also that of the amount realized 10 per cent only belongs to the Company, & 90 per cent must be spent on "colonization" & which, properly managed, ought to form a considerable fund in reduction of the money due on settlement of accounts from the Crown for the repurchase of Vanc. The only question is whether it is worth while to let the Company (and Mr Douglas) know that we are aware of the state of things. I am inclined to think it is; & that we had better ask the Co. whether they have any (and what) accounts of recent sales of land. HM Augt 12
By all means—make Douglas fully aware that the most scrutinizing attention will be given to these doings & call for the accounts of recent sales. EBL Aug 13
Done. Put by. HM