Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 24 August 1864, CO 305:23, no. 9625, 98.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Kennedy reports that he has appointed Thomas L. Wood to the position of Acting Attorney General subject to Cardwell’s approval. Elliot’s minutes recommends the approval of this appointment.
No. 61
24th August 1864
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that I have appointed Mr Thomas L.
Wood to be Acting Attorney General vice Cary resigned, subject to
your approval.
I have selected Mr Wood solely on public grounds as the best man
available. He is highly respectable in private life, a highly
respected Member of the local Bar, and hisappointment
appointment I believe to
be entirely approved of by the public.
appointment I believe to
be entirely approved of by the public.
I think it is inexpedient that I should recommend the permanent
appointment of Mr Wood or any one else till the Legislature has made
provision for the salary of an Attorney General. When that is done I
will have some suggestions to offer for your consideration as to the
conditions on which the office should be held.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Cardwell
I think that this shd be approved. You will find in 9635 a remonstrance from Mr Ring, but I feel no doubt that you will uphold the Governor's liberty of excercising his own judgment in the selection of the person he thinks best for the Public Service.
I think that this shd be approved. You will find in 9635 a remonstrance from Mr Ring, but I feel no doubt that you will uphold the Governor's liberty of excercising his own judgment in the selection of the person he thinks best for the Public Service.
