"HBC" refers to Hudson's Bay Company; "V.I." refers to Vancouver Island.
Accession number(s): GR-0328
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Title based on contents of the series.
CO 305/1 to CO 305/2
This series consists of correspondence pertaining to the settlement of Vancouver Island and despatches from the Governor of Vancouver Island to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. (CO 305/1 to CO 305/2).
Copied from originals in the Public Record Office, London, 1978.
MINT_M2AMGR 2013-03-28
Revised: RMCRORY 2020-04-03
Public Records Office, London.
There are no access restrictions.
Descriptive item level list available:
http://search-bcarchives.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Document/Finding_Aids_Atom/GR-0001_TO_GR-0500/gr-0328.pdf
Researchers should contact the source archives mentioned above to ensure that they have the most recent description/finding aid for these records.
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HBC colonization of V.I., disadvantages. V.I. description, Indians, Coal discovery. Panama - transporting emigrants
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Page 1
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Whitman massacre, punishment of Indians, Mormon immigration to Salt Lake, coming to V.I.
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Whaling, colonization of V.I.
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Whaling, colonization of V.I.
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V.I. colonization, government
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Coal from V.I. for mail steamer; Government and colonization of V.I.
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Who has the right to work the coal of V.I.?
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A proposal to form a coal company and establish a colony
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V.I. colonization, coal for steamer, HBC
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Enclosing letter
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Dismayed at grant of V.I. to HBC. Colonists would not live under such cruel masters
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V.I. coal mines, colonization, immigration, position of HBC
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Regarding emigrating to V.I.
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Regarding position of HBC on V.I.
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Emigrating to V.I., HBC
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HBC on V.I., Naval reserve, fishing charter
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Short history of HBC involvement on V.I.; Resolutions of HBC regarding colonization of V.I.
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Richard Blanshard to leave England
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Richard Blanshard appointed Governor and Commander in chief of V.I. and Vice Admiral
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Richard Blanshard appointed Governor and Commander in chief of V.I. and Vice Admiral
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Transmitting enclosures
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Affairs of V.I., Indians of the North end feared hostile to colonization
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Coal mines of V.I., description of B.C., List of HBC forts, settlers, exports, imports, vessels
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Enclosing V.I. seal
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Application for Sawing Mill and Agricultural Co.
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Enclosing statement regarding above
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Statement by V.I. Steam Sawing Mill and Agricultural Company
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regarding emigration from Peru
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Questions about conditions for settlers coming to V.I. from Peru
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Mr. Adams authorized to grant titles to land and receive payment for same on behalf of HBC
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Transmitting letter
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Extracts from letter from Captain Courtenay. HBC in Oregon, describes Victoria
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Transmitting extracts from despatches
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May be an advantage to colonize Queen Charlottes
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Transmitting despatch
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Regarding emigration from Peru
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Affairs at Fort Rupert, coal mines, miners strike
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Protection of HBC in V.I.
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Roman Catholic Mission on V.I.
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Richard Blanchard's appointment as Governor and Commander in Chief of V.I.
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Appointment as Governor and Commander in Chief in and over V.I. also Vice Admiral of the Islands
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Administration of Justice
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V.I. seal
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Arrival at Panama
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Transmitting dispatch reporting Blanchard's arrival at Panama
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Arrival at Victoria via Fort Rupert and Beaver Harbour, deserters from US army, council not formed
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Regarding forming Council, passage on HM ship granted
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HBC survey of Victoria, rumours of gold in Oregon
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Appointed as acting magistrate and Justice of the Peace
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Regarding Helmcken's appointment and tax on liquor
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Men despatched to Newilty Indians camp for murderer
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Asking leave to visit England
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Resignation as Governor because of poor health and lack of funds
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Certifying Blanshard's ill health
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Certifying Blanshard's ill health
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Resignation accepted, passage on HM ship granted if possible
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Application for passage on HM ship of war to Panama
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Blanshard's resignation and question of a successor
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Transmitting despatch
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Regarding lack of settlers on V.I., Puget Sound Agricultural Co. separate from HBC
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Helmcken appointed as Magistrate of V.I., recommends resident magistrate at Fort Rupert, tax on liquor, Indians
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Helmcken's appointment confirmed
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Three British subjects murdered by Indians near Fort Rupert Helmcken resigns as magistrate; Gold from Q.C.I.
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Need for protection of V.I.
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Complaint of Indian outrages at Sooke
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HMS Daedalus proceeds to Fort Rupert for murderers, Helmcken's resignation, HBC holding public offices
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Blanshard's arrival at Fort Victoria
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