Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Haslewood, Carlene to Colonial Office 30 June 1862, CO 60:14, no. 6502, 404.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (1), Other documents (1).
Haslewood asks the Colonial Office
what advantages are available to those who choose to Emigrateto British Columbia. Fortescue replies that
the Government has not the means of affording any special facilities for persons who may contemplate emigrating,adding that
no free passages are granted nor are there any free grants of land.
Haslewood to Colonial Office
Darlington
June 31
Sir
Will you have the kindness to let me know how to proceed in
the following case.
My son who has been several years at Sea is anxious to
Emigrate to British Columbia. He is a very experienced man can do
all that sailors do on bd ship and is handy at every thing a
good Tailor Painter & Sewer. Can you send me any papers on this
Subject and what advantages are offered to those who choose to
Emigrate. As I am the Mother of Seven sons the Expense is of
importance. His brother a fine lad of 15 Wishes to accompany his
brother. My sailor son has just done with my Garden in first rate
style indeed he does every thing well.
Subject and what advantages are offered to those who choose to
Emigrate. As I am the Mother of Seven sons the Expense is of
importance. His brother a fine lad of 15 Wishes to accompany his
brother. My sailor son has just done with my Garden in first rate
style indeed he does every thing well.
