Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 22 August 1864, CO 305:23, no. 9429, 71.
No. 58
22nd August 1864
Sir
I have the honor to acquaint you that I have this day received and
accepted the resignation of Mr G.H. Cary as Attorney General of this
Colony.
This has arisen out of certain pecuniary transactions which the
immediate departure of the Mail precludes me from entering uponinasmuch
inasmuch as Mr Cary's accounts with the government are not yet
adjusted.
inasmuch as Mr Cary's accounts with the government are not yet
adjusted.
I will report fully by next Mail.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Blackwood
Where is the salary derived? Annual vote?
Where is the salary derived? Annual vote?
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The salary of the Attorney Genl like that of certain other chief
officials is annually voted by the Legre but that vote is
accompanied by the proviso usually introduced into the appropriation
Act that the salary is not to be paid until the Land fund has been
transferred to the Legre. I infer, therefore, that this Officer's
salary, pending the desired transfer, has been paid out of the Land
fund.
officials is annually voted by the Legre but that vote is
accompanied by the proviso usually introduced into the appropriation
Act that the salary is not to be paid until the Land fund has been
transferred to the Legre. I infer, therefore, that this Officer's
salary, pending the desired transfer, has been paid out of the Land
fund.
£300 a year is proposed by this Office for the Atty General in the
Civil List Act—which we hope will shortly be passed.
ABd
17 Octr
Mr Blackwood
I would merely acknowledge. It is impossible to obtain the service of an adequate person for an uncertain £300 a year. Draft at [once] & then Mr Elliot will [see] the draft & have an opportunity of observing on it.
I would merely acknowledge. It is impossible to obtain the service of an adequate person for an uncertain £300 a year. Draft at [once] & then Mr Elliot will [see] the draft & have an opportunity of observing on it.
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Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Attorney General George Hunter Cary to Acting Colonial
Secretary, 20 August 1864, resigning his office, for the stated
reason that he cannot "at present efficiently perform the duties of
my office whilst conducting my private practice and the management of
my private affairs."
