Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 21 June 1864, CO 305:22, no. 7399, 308.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (3).
No. 38
21st June 1864
Sir
Referring to my Despatch No 37 dated 14th June I have the honor to
transmit the copy of a Deed of Conveyance of Fisgard Rock executed by
Mr W.A.G. Young on the 14th May 1864, and which was delivered to
the Acting Colonial Secretary on the 21st June only.
I may remark that I had, previously to writing the Despatch before
adverted to, inquired of the Treasurer, Acting Colonial Secretary,Attorney
Attorney General, and Surveyor General who respectively disclaimed
all knowledge of the execution or existence of any such Deed and
there was no record of it in the Colonial Secretary's office.
Attorney General, and Surveyor General who respectively disclaimed
all knowledge of the execution or existence of any such Deed and
there was no record of it in the Colonial Secretary's office.
Mr Drake in whose possession the Deed was is a solicitor practising
at Victoria, but is not a salaried officer of the government.
It will be observed that the Surveyor General's name is not attached
to this Deed and if it be deemed necessary I apprehend a fresh Deed
mustbe
be executed.
be executed.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
See 7398. Mr Young, the Colonial Secretary, who is now in this Country, will be able to explain how he came into possession of the Island—but it may be as well to wait for the Memo: & Minutes of Council referred to in N[o] 37?
See 7398. Mr Young, the Colonial Secretary, who is now in this Country, will be able to explain how he came into possession of the Island—but it may be as well to wait for the Memo: & Minutes of Council referred to in N[o] 37?
VJ
8 Augt
The enclosures in 37 have now arrived. The Surveyor General, Mr
Pemberton, ought clearly to have signed the Deed?
VJ
13 Augt
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Deed of conveyance of Fisgard Island, dated 14 May 1864, signed
by Cecilia E. Young and William A.G. Young, followed by a statement,
no date, signed by Chief Justice David Cameron, showing that he had
examined Cecilia Young and determined that the deed was freely and
voluntarily executed by her.
Attorney General George Hunter Cary to Acting Colonial
Secretary, 21 June 1864, forwarding copy of the above deed, which he
had just received from M.W.F. Drake.
