Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Moody, Richard Clement to Carnarvon, Earl 9 October 1858, CO 60:3, no. 10319, 325.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (3).
Moody wishes to borrow one of the two
Boydell’s Patent Traction Enginesfor the British Columbia expedition. He proposes it be conveyed by the Euphrates.
The minutes agree that if the Euphrates is used the engine can go on board, but the CO feels it must
put a stop to the great additions which Colonel Moody is making to the Baggage of his party.They do note that Moody assures them that the engine will be
of great usein the sawmills.
Moody to Carnarvon (Parliamentary Under-Secretary)
Topographical Office, War Dept
4 New Street, Spring Gardens
9th Octr 1858
4 New Street, Spring Gardens
My Lord,
I happen to be aware that there are two of "Boydell's Patent
Traction Engines" at Woolwich in the War Department Stores. It
is not improbable that the immediate object for which they were
first purchased has been attained and that one of them could be
spared as a loan to the B. Columbian Expedition.
It would be of
advantage to the Military Service to subject such an Engine to a
trial in the rough commencement of that Colony and I anticipate I
could gain much service from it in various ways, seeing that
Coal is abundant on Vancouver's Island.
If the War Department would be disposed to loan the lighter of
the two to us I would recommend its being shipped on board the
Euphrates after one of my Sargeants shall have been somewhat
instructed in its management.
The Earl Carnarvon
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Merivale
If the Euphrates is employed the Engine might be sent out in her—but the War Dept should pay for the freight as the object seems to be rather to test the machine than benefit the Colony? And it is surely necessary to put a stop to the great additions which Colonel Moody is making to the Baggage of his party?
If the Euphrates is employed the Engine might be sent out in her—but the War Dept should pay for the freight as the object seems to be rather to test the machine than benefit the Colony? And it is surely necessary to put a stop to the great additions which Colonel Moody is making to the Baggage of his party?
HTI
9 Oct
Lord Carnarvon
I have seen Col Moody about this today who explains that the Engine wd be of great use to him in working saw mills &c & that his object in referring to the advantages to the War Dept of testing the machine, was to induce the office to grant the loan of it. I am afraid however it will cost a good deal for freight.
I have seen Col Moody about this today who explains that the Engine wd be of great use to him in working saw mills &c & that his object in referring to the advantages to the War Dept of testing the machine, was to induce the office to grant the loan of it. I am afraid however it will cost a good deal for freight.
HTI
11 Oct