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Public Offices document
Hammond, Edmund to Merivale, Herman 29 May 1858, CO 305:9, no. 5315, 375.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Hammond transmits a copy of a letter from Mr Barwise relative to the discovery of gold in Vancouver’s Island.
The minutes acknowledge receipt and thank Barwise for his suggestion.
Enclosed is a draft from the CO to Barwise thanking him for his letter; and Barwise to Malmesbury advising that if the HBC’s charter over the colony was renewed, all mineral rights should be reserved to the Crown.
Hammond to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Foreign Office
29th May 1858
Sir,
I am directed by the Earl of Malmesbury to transmit to you, for the information of Lord Stanley, a copy of a letter from Mr Barwise relative to the discovery of gold in Vancouver's Island.
I am, Sir
Your most obedient, Humble
Servant,
E. Hammond
Herman Merivale, Esqre&c &c &c
Minutes by CO staff
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Acke rect (to Mr Barwise) with thanks for his suggestion.
ABd 1 June
Annex dt.
HM June 1
Other documents included in the file
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Draft, Colonial Office to Jackson Barwise, 4 June 1858, thanking him for his letter.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Jackson Barwise to Malmesbury, no date, advising that if the Hudson's Bay Company's charter over the colony was renewed, all mineral rights should be reserved to the Crown, with explanation.