Layard, A. H. to Rogers, Baron Blachford Frederic 23 April 1864, CO 305:24, no. 3815, 80.

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Layard, A. H. to Rogers, Frederic 23 April 1864, CO 305:24, no. 3815, 80.

Abstract

Public Offices document. Minutes (4), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).

Layard forwards Lord Russell’s opinion, regarding England's position during the American Civil War, that Regulations concerning neutrality should be strictly enforced at Vancouver's Island.

Layard to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

Foreign Office

April 23 1864

Sir,

I am directed by Earl Russell to transmit to you for the information of Mr Secretary Cardwell a copy of a letter which His Lordship has caused to be addressed to the Admiralty expressing his opinion that the Regulations concerning neutrality should be strictly enforced at Vancouver's Island.

I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant,
A.H. Layard

Minutes by CO staff

Mr Elliot
Though we are unacquainted with the circs which gave rise to this enquiry, and which originated apparently with the Admiral on the N. Pacific Station, it will not be amiss, I think, to take the precaution of mentioning to the Govr of V.C.Id what continues to be the view of H.M. Govt on this subject.

ABd 25 Apl

Sir F. Rogers
Write to that effect?

I take for granted that the Govr of Vancouver has received all the general Circulars on neutrality, but this can be verified before writing to him as now proposed.

TFE 25/4

I agree.

FR 26/4

CF 27

EC 30

Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)

Copy, Layard to Secretary to the Admiralty, 22 April 1864, responding to their previous letter and advising that it was very important that Vancouver Island should strictly enforce the regulations governing neutrality.