Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Arbuthnot, George to Merivale, Herman 9 January 1860, CO 60:9, no. 262, 160.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (1).
Arbuthnot, on behalf of the Treasury, sends the Colonial Office
accounting information related to Moody's salary and several colonial appointments in
British Columbia.
Arbuthnot to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Treasury Chambers
9 January 1860
Sir,
In reply to your Letter of the 31st Ultimo, enclosing
a copy of a Despatch from the Governor of British Columbia,
stating the grounds which necessitate the addition of the
Salary of Colonel Moody, as Commissioner of Lands and Works in that Colony, to the other advances made by
Her Majesty's
Government in aid of British Columbia; I am directed by the
Lords Commissioners of
Her
Her Majesty's Treasury, to acquaint you,
for the information of the Duke of Newcastle, that: They will not object to the payments that have been made on account
of Colonel Moody's Salary, in the Capacity above mentioned, being considered for the present as advances
for British Columbia.
Her Majesty's Treasury, to acquaint you,
for the information of the Duke of Newcastle, that: They will not object to the payments that have been made on account
of Colonel Moody's Salary, in the Capacity above mentioned, being considered for the present as advances
for British Columbia.
As soon as the Accounts have been received of the Expenditure
of the several sums for which Bills have been drawn by the
Treasurer, Captain Gosset, Their Lordships will be able more
clearly to ascertain the amounts advanced for services, other
than Military, for this Colony.
In the mean time, They would
observe
observe, with reference to
the 8th Paragraph of the Governor's Despatch, that Sundry
sums have been advanced on account of the Civil Establishment
of the Colony, vizt for the Passages of the Judge, Inspector of
Police and other Officers, which sums appear in the Account of the
Payments by the Paymaster General, already furnished to His
Grace's Department.
observe, with reference to
the 8th Paragraph of the Governor's Despatch, that Sundry
sums have been advanced on account of the Civil Establishment
of the Colony, vizt for the Passages of the Judge, Inspector of
Police and other Officers, which sums appear in the Account of the
Payments by the Paymaster General, already furnished to His
Grace's Department.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Merivale
It does not appear to be necessary at present to take any step on this letter. Put by for reference when the Accounts are received?
It does not appear to be necessary at present to take any step on this letter. Put by for reference when the Accounts are received?