Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Moody, Richard Clement to Merivale, Herman 24 September 1858, CO 60:3, no. 9822, 298.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (2), Other documents (2).
Moody requests that a Volunteer Hospital orderly, from the Medical Staff Corps, accompany
the detachment of Royal Engineers destined for British Columbia.
The minutes recommend this action to the War Office.
Enclosed is a draft from Carnarvon to the War Office recommending compliance with Moody’s request; and a draft from the Colonial Office to Moody advising that a hospital orderly had been recommended.
Moody to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Topographical Office, War Dept
4 New Street, Spring Gardens
24th Sepr 1858
4 New Street, Spring Gardens
Sir,
I have the honor to request that a Volunteer Hospital orderly
be obtained from the "Medical Staff Corps" to accompany the
Detachment of Royal Engineers proceeding to British Columbia. It
is hoped that great care will be taken in the selection as only
one is requested.
There is no man in the Detachment of RE suitable for the
situation. He should receive orders to embark in the "Thames City."
Herman Merivale Esq
Under Secretary of State
Under Secretary of State
Other documents included in the file
Draft, Colonial Office to Moody, 11 October 1858, advising that a hospital orderly had been recommended.