Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 30 September 1864, CO 305:23, no. 10587, 286.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Kennedy sends a requisition for
a set of standard weights and measures.The Colonial Office sends the requisition to the Crown Agents to fill the order.
No. 78, Miscellaneous
30th September 1864
Sir
I have the honor to transmit a Requisition for a set of standard
weights and measures, with which I beg to request the Crown Agents
for the Colonies may be instructed to comply.
Minutes by CO staff
Draft.
TFE
18/11
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Henry Wakeford, Acting Colonial Secretary, to Crown Agents, 30
September 1864, requesting one set of weights and measures for use in
the colony.
Other documents included in the file
