Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Grenville, Richard 18 October 1867, CO 60:29, no. 11770, 313.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (4), Other documents (1), Marginalia (1).
This is a duplicate of the previous despatch. Seymour describes the improved situation in the Cariboo and how Needham resolved the dispute between the Flume Company and the Canadian Company. Seymour asks for no new orders be sent to Hastings that contradict the orders instructing Hastings to support Seymour in moments of crisis, and Seymour discusses how Seymour’s actions are being discussed in the Victoria newspapers. Minutes by Cox and Blake discuss where Seymour’s despatch fits in the record of despatches. Minutes by Cox and Rogers discuss how to respond to Seymour’s despatch. Cox’s minute suggests seeing
12037 further from Admiralty,and Blake’s minute suggests seeing
Admy 12354.
Separate [No. 140 crossed out]
18th October 1867
My Lord Duke,
With reference to my despatches noted in the margin
I have the honor to state that affairs appear to be in a more
satisfactory state in Cariboonow
now than when I last wrote.
Separate—30st July.
No. 92—16th Augt.
No. 99—4th Sept.
No. 92—16th Augt.
No. 99—4th Sept.
now than when I last wrote.
2. The substance of Your Grace's telegram was telegraphed by me
at once to Mr Brew with orders to enforce the law at any price [and]
reached Cariboo the day before Mr Justice Needham gave his judgement
and I have no doubt had considerable effect in assisting in a quiet
settlement of the Case. Mr Needham gave judgement in favour of
the FlumeCompany
Company and their Adversaries, the Canadian Company, acquiesced
in a decision which deprived them of their Gold and of a rich claim.
Company and their Adversaries, the Canadian Company, acquiesced
in a decision which deprived them of their Gold and of a rich claim.
3. I trust that no fresh orders contrary to the spirit of
the telegram will be given to Admiral Hastings. On the contrary
I hope that the written instructions will furnish him with still
greater liberty of actionshould
should I unfortunately have to appeal
to him for assistance. The records of Your Grace's office will
shew how chary I have been of making use of any physical force
placed within my reach in Honduras and elsewhere.
should I unfortunately have to appeal
to him for assistance. The records of Your Grace's office will
shew how chary I have been of making use of any physical force
placed within my reach in Honduras and elsewhere.
4. I may mention here that the moderation of my conduct in
the late affair at Cariboo has brought down upon me anamount
amount of
abuse and invective from the Victoria Journals which it is
impossible for Your Grace, without a knowledge of that town or a
perusal of the papers to imagine.
amount of
abuse and invective from the Victoria Journals which it is
impossible for Your Grace, without a knowledge of that town or a
perusal of the papers to imagine.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
Ackn. receipt & refer to the D. of Buckingham's despatch No 85 (see 10657) sending copy of the instructions sent to the Admiral.
Ackn. receipt & refer to the D. of Buckingham's despatch No 85 (see 10657) sending copy of the instructions sent to the Admiral.
CC
4 Dec
Other documents included in the file
Draft reply, Buckingham to Seymour, no number, no date, discussing how support will remain available from admirals stationed
in British Columbia to Seymour in times of need.