Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 10 September 1859, CO 60:5, no. 10779, 124.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Douglas forwards
a copy of a Requisition…by Colonel Moody for the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred pounds (£2,500), to complete sundry outstanding payments on Military account, noting thatthis demandcannot be met byColonial Funds.
No. 215
I forward herewith for your Grace's information the copy of a
Requisition made upon me by Colonel Moody for the sum of Two
Thousand Five Hundred pounds (£2,500),
to complete sundry outstanding payments
on Military account and as I am not able to meet this demand from
Colonial Funds, I have the honor to acquaint
acquaint your Grace that I
have authorized the Treasurer, to draw for the same by Bills on
Her Majesty's Paymaster General, and I trust your Grace will be
pleased to cause the necessary arrangements to be made, so that
the Bills may be met when they become due.
acquaint your Grace that I
have authorized the Treasurer, to draw for the same by Bills on
Her Majesty's Paymaster General, and I trust your Grace will be
pleased to cause the necessary arrangements to be made, so that
the Bills may be met when they become due.
Other documents included in the file
Draft, Elliot to G.A. Hamilton, Treasury, 18 November 1859,
forwarding copy of the despatch and requesting payment.
