Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Leveson-Gower, Granville George 30 January 1869, CO 60:35, no. 3405, 45.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (4), Enclosures (untranscribed) (3), Other documents (1).
Seymour forwards a letter from Foster, asking Seymour to recommend Foster
for public employment.Seymour encloses testimonials
from Sir Richard Airly and Sir William Codrington.Seymour discusses Foster’s merits. Minutes by Cox and Meade discuss Foster’s claim on the Colonial Office. Ehw’s minute states that Foster’s claim has been noted. Blake’s minute suggests seeing
subsequent F. 11650, Aug 5, 69.Included documents describe and support Foster’s application for further employment.
No. 13
30 January 1869
My Lord,
I have the honor to forward copy of a letter addressed to me by
Major Foster, Soliciting me torecommend
recommend him to Your Lordship
for public employment. I enclose copies of testimonials he has
sent me from Sir Richard Airly and Sir William Codrington.
recommend him to Your Lordship
for public employment. I enclose copies of testimonials he has
sent me from Sir Richard Airly and Sir William Codrington.
2. Major Foster has never served under me, and I cannot, ofcourse
course speak of his efficiency from personal knowledge. I
believe however that Governor Kennedy was fully satisfied with
the manner in which he performed the duties entrusted to him.
course speak of his efficiency from personal knowledge. I
believe however that Governor Kennedy was fully satisfied with
the manner in which he performed the duties entrusted to him.
3. I have had no patronage here. Indeedmy
my duty has been
principally confined to dismissing Public Officers and reducing
salaries.
my duty has been
principally confined to dismissing Public Officers and reducing
salaries.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Sandford
A question of Patronage.
A question of Patronage.
To Mr Meade. I understand Major Foster has no claim on this
Office, but Mr Meade may probably like to speak to
Mr Birch on the subject.
Will put his name on the list & consider claims as Vacancies
occur but that the list is a long one & many Persons
have prior claims which must render it difficult to meet his wishes.
RM
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Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
George Foster to Seymour, 29 January 1869, requesting his name be
put forward for further employment in the colonial service.
