The Following Letters May Be Of Some Interest To The Friends Of The
Late Sir George Etienne Cartier, And To Mine:
"W. P. HOTEL, LONDON,
"30 April, 1867.
"My DEAR MR. WATKIN,
"I leave to-morrow for Liverpool on my way to Canada.
Allow me, before my departure, to convey to you personally and for
'Canada' the most sincere and grateful thanks for all the kindnesses
you have bestowed, on me since my sojourn in London, and for all
the political services you have rendered to 'Canada' in having so
efficiently helped the carrying of the great confederation
measure. I hope that before long we will see you again in Canada,
and rest assured that we will be delighted to demonstrate to you our
gratefulness.
"Be kind enough to present my best respects to Mrs. Watkin, and to ask
her to accept from me the within-enclosed photograph taken at 'Naples,'
which I think is very good.
"Good bye, my dear Mr. Watkin, and believe me,
"Yours very truly,
"GEO. ET. CARTIER.
"E. W. WATKIN, Esq., M.P."
MISTAKE ABOUT HONORS.
When the Act for Confederation had been passed, and while some of the
delegates were still in England, a notification was made of honors
intended to be conferred by Her Majesty on some of those who had
devoted anxious hours of labour to the great cause of Union. In my
case, my name was mentioned for knighthood, while the names of Mr.
Cartier and Mr. Galt were named for the honor of "C. B.," and Mr.
Langevin's name appeared to be entirely omitted.
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