Ring, George David Babington to Cardwell, Edward 9 September 1864, CO 305:24, no. 9653, 294.

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Correspondence (private letter)
Ring, George David Babington to Cardwell, Edward 9 September 1864, CO 305:24, no. 9653, 294.

Abstract

Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (4).

Ring sends copies of correspondence regarding his dissatisfaction with Kennedy’s appointment of Wood as Acting Attorney General instead of Ring. Ring considers it a great injustice done to him.

Ring to Cardwell

Victoria, Vancouver Island

Septr 9th 1864

Dr Sir

The Governor has forwarded to you the originals of the enclosed with his own despatch.

As in the administration of affairs in this colony circumstances similar to those therein mentioned can hardly occur during my life the best part of which is long spent already and the great injustice, unintentionally done me, and which is felt by the whole Profession here and the Public if not rectified by you must be lasting, I feel the more sure that you will give your best attention to those circumstances.

I am Dear Sir
faithfully yours
D. Babington Ring

Rt Honble E. Cardwell

Minutes by CO staff

Put by. Originals recd from the Govr.

ABd 21 Oct

Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)

Ring to [Cardwell], 30 August 1864, disputing the promotion of Wood as Acting Attorney General over his own claim to the office, with detailed explanation and forwarding testimonials in support of his position.

E. Alston to Ring, 23 August 1864, citing his experience, honor and capacity as ideal qualifications for the post of Attorney General and urging him to approach the governor and "make known your claims of which His Excellency may not possibly by aware."

Copy, Four separate letters bearing testimony to Ring's ability as a barrister and to his general character, as follows:
1. George M. Butt, Temple, 9 June 1859.
2. F.W. Slade, Q.C., Temple, 8 June 1859.
3. C. Petersdorff, Temple, 11 June 1859.
4. Devon, Poor Law Office, London, 3 June 1859.