Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Young, Amelia to Colonial Office 31 October 1862, CO 60:14, no. 10758, 455.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Lady Maitland, acting at the request of her husband Admiral Thomas Maitland, enquires about the availability of
'British Columbia' Colonial Government Stock.The Colonial Office replies that the colony's loan will be completely financed by the Bank of British Columbia, leaving no opportunities for private investors.
Maitland to Colonial Office
21 Adelaide Crescent
Brighton
31st October 1862
Brighton
Lady Maitland presents her respectful compliments and having
received instructions from her Husband R. Admiral Sir Thomas
Maitland, Commander-in-Chief in the Pacific to invest money in
"British Columbia" Colonial Government Stock, which the Admiral had
reasons to suppose would be issued early in
November, and Lady
Maitland not being able to ascertain whether or not authority has
already emanated from the Colonial Office would feel extremely
obliged to be informed if she may make application for the said
Stock, and to tender every suitable apology if she has committed
any irregularity by this application.
November, and Lady
Maitland not being able to ascertain whether or not authority has
already emanated from the Colonial Office would feel extremely
obliged to be informed if she may make application for the said
Stock, and to tender every suitable apology if she has committed
any irregularity by this application.
[No signature]
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
In 10581 the Governor reports that, if the Loan Act is confirmed, he has concluded arrangements with the Bank of B. Columbia for the negociation of the whole of the Loan (£50000). If so there will be no Stock available for private Investments?
In 10581 the Governor reports that, if the Loan Act is confirmed, he has concluded arrangements with the Bank of B. Columbia for the negociation of the whole of the Loan (£50000). If so there will be no Stock available for private Investments?
VJ
3 Nov
Other documents included in the file
Under-Secretary to Lady Maitland, 6 November 1862, advising that although arrangements had not been finalized,
measures had been taken "with a view to the disposal of the whole
of the stock" to the Bank of British Columbia.