Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 21 January 1862, CO 60:13, no. 2621, 4.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (4), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Douglas forwards
a Requisition made by the Treasurer for 12 Cash booksto Newcastle. Jadis minutes that although
the expense will be trifling,the Treasury should be asked for approval, prompting Rogers to recommend that the Colonial Office
ascertain from the Agent whether he has any moneyfor both the cash books and for the coke Douglas requests in his despatch of 12 January 1862 [Douglas to Pelham-Clinton, 21 January 1862, CO 60:13, no. 2622, 7].
No. 2
21 January 1862
I have the honor to transmit herewith copy of a Requisition
made by the Treasurer for 12 Cash books to be sent out viâ Panama
with the least delay, and I trust your Grace will be good enough
to issue instructions for the books
books in question to be supplied as
requested.
books in question to be supplied as
requested.
I have etc.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
Authorize the Agents Genl: to procure & send out the Cash Books? Though the expense will be trifling it will I fear be requisite to write in the first instance to the Treasury, unless funds have been provided which can be ascertained by private enquiry?
Authorize the Agents Genl: to procure & send out the Cash Books? Though the expense will be trifling it will I fear be requisite to write in the first instance to the Treasury, unless funds have been provided which can be ascertained by private enquiry?
VJ
17 Mh
Enquire if funds are forthcoming.
FR
17/3
Ascertain from the Agent whether he has any money for this &
for the coke required in 2622 B. Columbia.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Not in file.
Other documents included in the file
Draft, Rogers to Crown Agents, 24 March 1862, forwarding two
requisitions and asking that the necessary supplies be sent to the
colony.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Sargeaunt says there is a small balance in the Agents hands,
but sufficient, he thinks, for the cashbooks and coke.