Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Hamilton, George Alexander to Merivale, Herman 16 July 1859, CO 60:6, no. 7113, 191.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2).
Hamilton reports that the treasury will pay for Douglas's bills
for the amount of £5.000. to enable Colonel Moody to meet the difficulty occasioned by the loss of theBriseisladen with stores for the Engineers.
Hamilton to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Treasury Chambers
16 July 1859
Sir,
The Lords Commissioners of Her Majestys Treasury desire
me to acquaint you, for the information of the Duke of
Newcastle, that they have given directions for the acceptance
of Bills drawn by the Governor of British Columbia for the
amount of £5.000. to enable Colonel Moody to meet the
difficulty occasioned by the loss of the "Briseis" laden
with stores for the Engineers, as requested in your letter of
9th Instant.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Merivale
Acquaint the Governor apprizing him also of the steps taken to replace the Stores burnt in the Briseis.
Acquaint the Governor apprizing him also of the steps taken to replace the Stores burnt in the Briseis.
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18 July
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