Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-16

The undersigned undertook the mission
which lasted from the month Of January to
the month o. June inclusive, during which
period
those pulic acts and legislative resolutions
OF the Assemblies of Massachusetts and Con-
nectcut were passed, which kept the Cen
eral Government of the United States in
check and deferred it from carrying into
execution the measures Of hostility with which
N. britain was menaCSd-
For his services OH the occasion herein
recited, and the loss of time and expenses
incurred, the undersigned neither sought nor
received any compcnsation-but trusted TO
the known Justice and Gberality OF his ma
IJesty's government for the reward of services
w:ich could not, he humbly conccives, be
estimated in pounds, shiiings and pence. On
the patronage and support which was pro-
missed IN the letter of Sir ]. Craig, ander date
OF the 26th january, 1909, (wherein he gives
an assurance THAT the former corrcspon-
dencc and political information transmitted
by the undersigned had met with the pa;-
ticular appreciation of His Majcsty's Secre-
tary OF State; and that his execution of the
mission proposed to be undertaken in that
letter would give him claim on the Cover
nor General, but on his Majesty's minis
ters") the undersigned has relied, and now
most respectfully claims, il whatever mode
the Earl OF Liverpool msy be pleased to a
dept.
The undersigned most respectfully takes
this occasion to state that Sir ]. Craig pro-
missed him an employment in Canada worth
upwards OF one thousand pounds a year, by
his le.,ser herewith transmitted) under date
of 18TH Sept. 1909, which lie has Just learn
ed has, in consequence of his absence, been
given 20 another person. The undersigned
aDStaiuS iINOn cnrumentinp ON thiS transact
ton; and most respectfully suggests that the
appointment of Judge Advocate General of
the Province of Lower Canada, with sala-
ny OF tive hundred pounds a year, or Con-
sulate III the United States sine curil would
be considered by him as a liberal discharge
of any obligation that his MajeSty's govern
ment may entertain i'll relation to his seryi
ceS.
Cory of a letter 10 Mr.. Peel, enclosing the
SIR, S
take the liberty to enclose you a memo
rial addressed to the Earl Of Liverpool; and
beg you will have the goodness either to ex-
aWine the documents in your Office, or those
IN my own possession, touching the extent s.
legitimacy of my claims.
Mr.. Ryland, the secretary of Sir J. Craig,
is now in London; and, from his official
knowledge of the transactions and facts allud-
ed to III the memorial, can give any informa
ton required on that subject.
have the honor to oe, &c.
(SiSned)
III.
June 13, 1911.
Letter ofthe Rt Hon the Earl of Lipeybooi. 3g
ms Secretary r. Peel, Esq. reccgnisine Mr..
Hen'y's services, &c.
No. VII.
DoSsniagYtreet, 28th Sanc, 1911
SIR,
have not failed to lay before the Earl of
Liverpool the memorial, together with its seye-.
raj Enclosures, which was delivered TO me few.
days since by General hoft, at your desire.
His Lordship has directed me to acquaint YOU
that he has referred to the correspondence in
this office, of the year 1903 and finds two letters
from Sir James Craig, dated 10Th April, and 5th
May, transmitting the correspondence that has
passed during your residence in the northern
states OF America, and expressing his confidence
IN your ability and Judgment but Lord Liver
pool has not discovered any wish on the part of
Sir James Craig, that your claims for compecn-
sation should be referred to this country; nor.
indeed, is allusion made TO any kind of arrange
ment or agreement, that had been made by that
officer with you.
Under these circumstance and had not Sir
James Craig determined on his immediate re-
turn to England, it would have been Lord Liver
pools wish TO have referred your memorial to
hun, as being better enabled to appreciate the
ability and success with which you executed
mission, undertaken ct his desire Lord Liver
pool viii, however, transmit il to Sir James
Craig's successor III the government, with an
assurance, that, from the recommendations he
has received in your favor, and the opinion he
has formed ON your correspondence, lie is con-
WINGED, that the public service will be benefited
by your active employment in public situati-
Lord Liverpool will also feel himself bound 10
give the same assurance TO the Marquis Wei
lesley, Rthere is any probability, that il will adj.
vance the success of the application which you
have made to his Lordship.
am, Sir,
Your most obedcnt,
Humble servant
(Signed) ROBERT PEEL
,IshH Henry, Es7. 27, Leicester squaic.
Mr.. Henry to Mr.. PEEL September 81, 1911.
No other dns7ee, than a despatch 70 Sir George
Provost, and the iette, marked B.
No VIII
London, 4tb Sept. 1871
SIR,
have Just now learned the ultimate &c
cision Of my Lord Wellesley, relative to the ap-
pointment which was desirous TO obtain aud
find, that the subsisting relations between the
two countries, forbid the creating a new Office
in the Y. States, such as was solcitous TO OBJ
taI.i. In this state ofthings have not a moment
To lose ~ returning 20 Canada, and have taken
my passage in The Lass ard only ship that sails
FOX Quebec this season. As have not time 70
enter &c HOco into explanations with the gentle