Turks and Caicos, Jan-May 1850, Despatches, Offices and Individuals : Correspondence; Financial document; Minutes; Petition; Newspaper clipping; Index; Returns Jan-May 1850.

Turks and Caicos, Jan-May 1850, Despatches, Offices and Individuals : Correspondence; Financial document; Minutes; Petition; Newspaper clipping; Index; Returns

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Imprint:	Marlborough, Wiltshire : Adam Matthew Digital, 2021.
Description:	1 online resource
Language:	English
Subject:	Turks and Caicos Islands.
Format:	E-Resource Archives/Manuscripts
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13340302

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Notes:	AMDigital Reference:CO 301/3. CO 301. Reproduction of: Turks and Caicos, Jan-May 1850, Despatches, Offices and Individuals, Jan-May 1850. The National Archives, UK
Summary:	CO 301/2/1. Reports arrival in Jamaica of Frederick Forth, president of Turks Islands, and his subsequent departure in HMS Vixen. Grey has provided 'all the forms and practical instructions which seemed likely to be useful to him on assuming the administration of the government'. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 1, folios 5-10. 22 Jan 1849CO 301/2/2. Appointments to Council: forwards copy of a despatch from President Forth with his comments and related correspondence. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 2, folios 11-26. 24 Mar 1849CO 301/2/3. Forwards copy of a despatch from President Forth asking for a public seal to be supplied for his use. Adds his comments on the current difficulties in communicating speedily with Forth. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 3, folios 27-33. 9 Apr 1849CO 301/2/4. Forwards copy of a despatch from President Forth enclosing copies of addresses presented to him by the inhabitants of Grand and Salt Cays and his replies. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 4, folios 34-45. 21 Apr 1849CO 301/2/5. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth relating to certain modifications and distributions of public appointments which he wishes to make. With related correspondence and a list of officers of the various departments of the government of the Turks and Caicos Islands. See CO 301/2/6 for Colonial Office minutes and draft reply. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 5, folios 46-67. 22 May 1849CO 301/2/6. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth concerning the appointment of a crown law officer and clerk of the Council. With his reply and related correspondence. Colonial Office minutes and draft reply also cover CO 301/2/5. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 6, folios 68-86. 23 May 1849CO 301/2/7. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth reporting that he has appointed Messrs Misick, Hamilton and Arthur to be members of the Council, but that Mr Todd is absent from Grand Cay. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 7, folios 87-89. 8 Jun 1849CO 301/2/8. Forwards copies of two despatches from President Forth giving details of receipts and expenditure. Grey comments that they 'seem to present a tolerably satisfactory state of affairs', and notes that Forth wishes to build a light house and believes that there are sufficient surplus funds from the crown revenue. Grey will discuss the matter of a light house with the admiral. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 8, folios 90-109. 21 Jul 1849CO 301/2/9. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth concerning the removal of John Taylor, who has admitted embezzling funds, from the post of preventive officer at Salt Cay, and the appointment of Daniel J Smith in his place. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 9, folios 110-118. 20 Sep 1849CO 301/2/10. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth with a report by Mr Cartwright, stipendiary magistrate, on the general state of the Presidency for the half year ending 30 June 1849. Grey comments 'for a time at least the trade of these Islands would become very considerable if the interior of Africa which is perhaps the greatest market in the world for salt were to be more opened to commerce'. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 10, folios 119-134. 21 Sep 1849CO 301/2/11. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth together with a copy of the Turks Islands Gazette and Commercial Reporter containing the president's minute of the opening of a session of the Legislative Council. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 11, folios 135-142. 21 Sep 1849CO 301/2/12. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth enclosing accounts of the public revenue and expenditure for the quarter ending 30 June 1849 and the receipts and expenditure of the crown revenue for the same period. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 12, folios 144-152. 6 Nov 1849CO 301/2/13. Forwards copies of three despatches from President Forth relating to some doubts and difficulties as to the constitution of the Council. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 13, folios 153-188. 7 Nov 1849CO 301/2/14. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth together with a printed copy of standing orders formed by the president and Council for the regulation of their proceedings Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 14, folios 189-197. 7 Nov 1849CO 301/2/15. Forwards for approval copies of the following statutes: No. 1, 'An Ordinance passed to regulate the sale of spirituous liquors, wines and other liquors within the Turks and Caicos Islands; and No. 2, 'An Ordinance passed to Amend an Act entitled 'An Act for dividing the Colony into Parishes, for regulating the election of Vestries and for other parochial purposes' and further to provide for the collection of the Pew Rents and appropriating them towards the support of a Poors [sic] House and Hospital at Grand Cay the repairs of the Churches and Chapels with the Turks and Caicos Islands and for the payment of incidental Parochial expenses' [copies of ordinances not in item]. With related minutes and correspondence. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 15, folios 199-210. 20 Nov 1849CO 301/2/16. Forwards for approval copies of the following statutes: No. 3, 'An Ordinance passed to constitute a Court of Chancery within the Turks and Caicos Islands'; No. 4, 'An Ordinance passed for regulating appeals from the Courts of Common Law within these Islands'; and No. 5, 'An Ordinance passed to provide for the discharge of the duties of Ordinary within the Turks and Caicos Islands [copies of ordinances not in item]. With related correspondence. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 16, folios 211-216. 20 Nov 1849CO 301/2/17. Forwards for approval copy of statute No. 10 'An Ordinance to Establish and regulate a Bank of Savings and deposits at Grand Cay to afford the labouring class an opportunity of obtaining loans of money on easy terms (upon tangible security being given for the same) and further to covert a debt due by these Islands to the Government of the Bahamas into Bank Stock guaranteed by the faith of these islands' [copy not in item]. With related correspondence. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 17, folios 217-227. 8 Dec 1849CO 301/2/18. Forwards copy of despatch from President Forth and a memorial from Mr George Gibbs, justice of the peace, complaining that he and his fellow inhabitants have not got their fair share of influence in the election of members of the Legislative Council under the existing charter of government. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 18, folios 228-239. 20 Dec 1849CO 301/2/19. With reference to Colonial Office despatch directing President Forth to make a payment of Â£59 3s., gives his opinion that the additional cost of Forth's passage should be defrayed from crown revenue. With related correspondence. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 19, folios 240-249. 29 Dec 1849CO 301/2/20. Acknowledges receipt of Colonial Office despatch sanctioning two acts of the Bahamas legislature, and forwards copies of correspondence between himself and President Forth and a copy of Ordinance No. 17 entitled 'An Ordinance to declare in force within these Islands a certain Act of the Bahamas Legislature to repeal certain duties of customs and further for raising a revenue for the support of the Government of these Her Majesty's Turks and Caicos Islands and for other purposes therein mentioned'. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 20, folios 250-257. 31 Dec 1849CO 301/2/21. Proposed lighthouse: forwards copies of related correspondence and reports that it has not yet been possible to discuss the matter with the admiral. Also included is correspondence relating to the need for certain skilled workers in Turks and Caicos, and a request by President Forth to Captain Charles Elliot RN, governor of Bermuda, for a number of convicts to be sent there, rather than to Australia as is currently proposed by the British government. Charles Edward Grey, Governor of Jamaica, Turks Islands No. 21, folios 258- 287. 31 Dec 1849CO 301/2/22. Letters from various government offices (departments) and individuals concerning matters relating to the Turks and Caicos Islands mostly covered by Grey's despatches during 1849. Offices: Admiralty, Board of Trade, Foreign Office [concerning appointment of US consuls at Turks Island and at Bermuda], Treasury, and General Post Office; Individuals: John Arthur jr, member of Assembly of Turks Islands. Folios 288-333. 1849