Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 18 December 1865, CO 305:26, no. 2169, 584.
Abstract
Kennedy, Arthur to Cardwell, Edward 18 December 1865, CO 305:26, no. 2169, 584.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (2).
No. 99, Miscellaneous
18th December 1865
Sir,
Referring to my Despatch No 86 dated 18th October 1865, I have the
honor to transmit a Memorial addressed to Her Majesty by the Chamber
of Commerce, Vancouver Island.
The statements contained in the Memorial are in accordance with the
facts and are deserving ofHer
Her Majesty's consideration.
Her Majesty's consideration.
The extension to these Colonies of the terms of any Treaty such as
that contemplated would be a most important boon.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Though it is to be feared that the Reciprocity Treaty is at an end send copy of this desph & the enclosure to the For: Off:
Though it is to be feared that the Reciprocity Treaty is at an end send copy of this desph & the enclosure to the For: Off:
ABd
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I should send this to both the For: Office & the Bd of Trade,
for their information.
I should acke, & shd tell the Memorialists thro' the Governor that
the Reciprocity Treaty with the U. States has been brought to an end,
and that no other Treaty is at the present time in course of
negotiation, but that their representations will be borne in mind in
case the subject should be revived.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Memorial to Queen Victoria from the Victoria Chamber of Commerce
promoting the establishment of a Reciprocity Treaty between the
United States and Vancouver Island, dated 18 December 1865, signed
by Jules David, President, and A.F. Main, Secretary.
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to Board of Trade and Foreign Office, 20 March 1866,
forwarding copy of the despatch and enclosure for information.
