Volume 63: Lady Parker and Sir H. Watson Parker papers, 1829-1889: No. 568
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[Page 568]
and, to insist upon "The completion of the Line of Railway from Greenwich to Charlton and Woolwich, already authorized and directed to be made by Parliament."
As regards the local interests of GREENWICH, - I view with surprise and indignation the present discreditable state of Greenwich Hospital. It appears to me that by judicious application of the splendid endowments which the patriotic liberality of the State has already placed at its disposal. - and without any addition to the public burthens, - means might readily be devised for rendering this noble Institution not only a charitable Hospital for the reception of the sick and aged Seamen of the Royal Navy, but the central focus of all matters connected with the education of youths, of all grades, who may be intended for the Naval Service, and, so far as may be possible, for the Mercantile Marine of the Country. It is scarcely necessary to point out the advantages which could not fail to result to the Town of Greenwich from the resuscitation of an Institution which has been so unwisely allowed to fall into disuse.
As to DEPTFORD, - I regard as of paramount importance the appropriation of the Dock Yard, which is intended to be shortly closed, to such public purposes as may best conduce to and serve the interests of the Town and of the Country at large. I also deem if of great importance to carry into execution the proposed Subway to connect the Town of Deptford with Millwall, a measure equally advantageous to both these important and increasing localities.
As to WOOLWICH, - It is equally essential that the interests of the Town should be carefully watched in the appropriation of the large extent of land and river frontage now occupied by the Dock Yard, should it be closed as proposed, so as to protect and to advance the prosperity of that portion of the Borough. Other measures have, as I understand, been suggested, such as the connection, by a Subway, of North with South Woolwich, which could not fail to benefit the Town and the adjacent Parishes of Plumstead and Charlton: - all of these shall receive my anxious attention.
I hope th[at the] opportunities of appearing before you in public Meetings may enable me more fully to explain [my?] opinions, and to satisfy such enquires as my then be proposed.
From the promises of support already received, I shall proceed to the Poll with a full assurance of success, and should I attain, through your suffrages, the honor of becoming one of your Representatives in the Commons House of Parliament, I will faithfully devote myself to the discharge of the duties of that important and responsible position.
I have the honor to be, GENTLEMEN, Your most obedient Servant, Hy. WATSON PARKER.
STAWELL HOUSE, RICHMOND, SURREY, 4th November, 1868.
[Handwriting in the margin of the right side of the page]
Mrs Onslow
Camden Park Sydney
New South Wales