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Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 25 March 1864, CO 305:22, no. 4366, 83.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Kennedy announces that he will defer taking office of Governor until the next day because it is Good Friday.
No. 10a
Victoria
Vancouver Island
25 March 1864
My Lord Duke,
I have the honor to report my arrival in this colony.
This being Good Friday I have deferred assuming the Government till tomorrow when I will take the usual oath of office & Report having done so by the next mail.
I have the honor to be My Lord Duke
Your Graces very obedient
humble Servant
A.E. Kennedy

To His Grace the Duke of Newcastle K.G.
&c &c
Minutes by CO staff
Manuscript image
Put by.
ABd 12 May
TFE 12 May
CF 13
EC 14