Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Taggart,
William to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 19 August 1858, CO 6:26, no. 8619, 300.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (3), Other documents (1).
The minutes appreciate the offer but did not authorize anybody to make this request.
Taggart to Lytton
Pacific Steam Navigation
Company
No 27, James Street, Liverpool
19th August 1858
Company
No 27, James Street, Liverpool
Sir,
I am directed to inform you that a Gentleman, of, I think, the name of "Kerrigan," called at this office, a few days ago, and stated, that he had been requested by
you to inquire, whether the Pacific Steam Navigation Company could furnish a Steamer
at Panama to convey British Troops to Vancouver's Island, and the reply given to him was, that the Company had not any vessel, at present,
which could be spared for that purpose. Since then the Directors, having considered
the matter, are of opinion, that one of the Companys' steamers, might be so far disengaged,
for a time, as to enable them to offer her for this Service.
The Directors will, therefore, feel much obliged for the favor of a reply, stating
the extent of accommodation required for the Service, referred to, and any farther
particulars which you may consider necessary.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Merivale
Ansr that Sir E. Lytton did not authorize the gentleman—whose name is mentioned herein—to make any enquiries on the subject; but that he is much obliged for this offer, & that though he does not wish to avail himself of it at the present moment, he will bear it in mind in the event of cir[cumstan]ces arising which shd make it desirable to employ any of their vessels.
Ansr that Sir E. Lytton did not authorize the gentleman—whose name is mentioned herein—to make any enquiries on the subject; but that he is much obliged for this offer, & that though he does not wish to avail himself of it at the present moment, he will bear it in mind in the event of cir[cumstan]ces arising which shd make it desirable to employ any of their vessels.
ABd 20 Augt
Very good.
EBL
Aug 22