Lytton transmits the Queen’s Warrant for appointing Gosset as Treasurer and instructs Douglas to obtain from Gosset the Sum of 30% which has been advanced for the Stamp on his Warrant and to remit it to the Colonial Office.
No. 44
Downing Street,
17 November 1858
Sir,
Referring to my Despatch No 31, of the 29th
Ultimo,
1
I have the honor to transmit to you herewith, the Queen's Warrant for
appointing Captn Gosset to be Treasurer for British Columbia.
You will obtain from Captain Gosset the Sum of 30%
which has been advanced for the Stamp on his Warrant,and and remit the same
to Mr Smith, the Chief Clerk of my Office.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your Obedient
humble Servant E B Lytton