Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 26 March 1859, CO 60:4, no. 4810, 253.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
Douglas refers to earlier military expenses drawn against the Paymaster General and declares
the further negociation of Bills to the extent of Six Hundred pounds (£600) on the same account.
No. 124, Military Expenses
With reference to my Despatches of the 10th and 15th
Instant, Nos 112 and 113, upon the subject of the Requisition
made upon me by the Colonel Commanding the Troops for the sum
of £2,520 to meet current Expenses of that Department, and
advising of the Bills drawn upon Her
Her Majesty's Paymaster General
to the extent of £1650, I have the honor to acquaint you of the
further negociation of Bills to the extent of Six Hundred pounds
(£600) on the same account, the particulars of which have been
communicated to Her Majesty's Paymaster General.
Her Majesty's Paymaster General
to the extent of £1650, I have the honor to acquaint you of the
further negociation of Bills to the extent of Six Hundred pounds
(£600) on the same account, the particulars of which have been
communicated to Her Majesty's Paymaster General.