Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 9 May 1862, NAC RG7:G8C/10, 112.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Newcastle forwards Douglas
a copy of the Colonial Estimates for the present yearshowing the amount budgeted for British Columbia and reminds him that the Governor's salary
must next year be defrayed out of the Colonial Revenue.
No. 120
9 May 1862
I have the honor to enclose, for your information and guidance, a
copy of the Colonial Estimates for the present year, in which you will
find, at page 5, the amount and particulars of the Vote submitted to
Parliament for British Columbia.
Adverting to the progressof
of the Colony and to the growth of it's
Revenue, Parliament cannot be again asked to provide for the Governor's
salary. This charge must next year be defrayed out of the Colonial
Revenue.
of the Colony and to the growth of it's
Revenue, Parliament cannot be again asked to provide for the Governor's
salary. This charge must next year be defrayed out of the Colonial
Revenue.