Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Musgrave, Anthony to Wodehouse, John 6 May 1871, CO 60:44, no. 5324, 2.
Abstract
Musgrave, Anthony to Wodehouse, John 6 May 1871, CO 60:44, no. 5324, 2.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1), Other documents (1), Marginalia (1).
No. 54
6th May 1871
My Lord,
On the 29th ultimo I received a Telegram from Your Lordship as
follows—
I am unable to assent to Phillippo's conditions and must appoint
someone else.
Phillippo accepts leaves by next Mail via England quickest
route. Asks consideration for future Canadian Pension. Canada
not suffering by abeyance of claim. Please acknowledge.
And on the next day I received another Telegram from you, viz—
Telegram
Telegram received. Phillippo will be appointed.
2. Mr Phillippo therefore will leave for England on his way to
British Guiana by the Mail Steamer which takes this Despatch.
3. I have appointed Mr Edward Graham Alston
temporarily to be
Attorney General until settled arrangements can be madeunder
under the
Constitution Act, 1871 when it comes into operation on the Union
of the Colony with the Dominion. And I have appointed Mr Henry
Slye Mason to act as Registrar of Titles for the short time
which will intervene. Both Gentlemen are quite aware of the
provisional character oftheir
their appointments.
Recommended in 5232 for promotion to some other Colony.
under the
Constitution Act, 1871 when it comes into operation on the Union
of the Colony with the Dominion. And I have appointed Mr Henry
Slye Mason to act as Registrar of Titles for the short time
which will intervene. Both Gentlemen are quite aware of the
provisional character oftheir
their appointments.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Meade
Mr Phillippo will no doubt make his appearance here shortly. The question of his Pension is under consideration.
Mr Phillippo will no doubt make his appearance here shortly. The question of his Pension is under consideration.
Ackn: receipt?
