Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Hankin, Philip J. to Leveson-Gower, Granville George 12 July 1869, CO 60:36, no. 9275, 243.
Abstract
Hankin, Philip J. to Leveson-Gower, Granville George 12 July 1869, CO 60:36, no. 9275, 243.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
No. 28
12th July 1869
My Lord,
I have the honor to inform Your Lordship of the arrival in
Esquimalt Harbour on the 7th Instant, of the French Frigate, "L'
Astree," bearing the Flagof
of Rear Admiral Cloue, together with
the Despatch Vessel "La Mothe Piquet," Captain St. Hilaire.
of Rear Admiral Cloue, together with
the Despatch Vessel "La Mothe Piquet," Captain St. Hilaire.
2. The Admiral called on me the day of his arrival, and on the
following day I returned his visit, accompanied by the Colonial
and Private Secretaries. On leaving the Ship I was saluted
with thirteen guns, which was returned by Her Majesty's Ship
"Satellite."
3. I
3. I explained to Admiral Cloue that I was unable to receive
him at Government House as I had placed the House at the
disposal of the late Governor's widow.
4. My relations with the Admiral have been most cordial and
friendly. I entertain him and his officers at my own private
residence this Evening.
5. The French Men-of-War remain here for anotherweek
week and then
proceed to visit the Sandwich Islands.
week and then
proceed to visit the Sandwich Islands.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble Servant.
Philip J. Hankin
Administering the Government
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble Servant.
Philip J. Hankin
Administering the Government
