<persName ref="prs:cardwell"><surname>Cardwell</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:kennedy_a"><surname>Kennedy</surname>, <forename>Arthur</forename></persName> 17 February 1865, NAC RG7:G8C/5, 43. Cardwell addressee Kennedy

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Cardwell, Edward to Kennedy, Arthur 17 February 1865, NAC RG7:G8C/5, 43.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/V657007.html. NAC RG7:G8C/5 NAC RG7 G8C/5 43 7 V.I. 1865 rg7_g8c_05_00027r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Despatch from London.

Cardwell acknowledges receipt of Kennedy’s despatch regarding Horace Smith’s resignation as Commissioner of Police, and he conveys his approval of the vigorous measures taken by Kennedy to eradicate abuse, and to establish a sound and satisfactory administration of the Police.

 Cardwell, Edward Kennedy, Arthur Inserted revisionDesc with @status="unproofed". Added abstract. Written by Josiah Snell.
No. 7 NAC, RG7, G8C/5, p. 43 (CO 410/2, p. 26) 17th February 1865 Sir,

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 100 of the 3rd December reporting the circumstances under which you had accepted the resignation of Mr. Horace Smith of his Office of Commissioner of Police in Vancouver Island.

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I approve the course you have adopted with regard to Mr. Smith, and I learn with satisfaction from your Despatch that you are taking vigorous measures to eradicate abuse, and to establish a sound and satisfactory administration of the Police.

I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedient humble servant Edward Cardwell