Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 30 January 1863, CO 60:15, no. 3135, 58.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (2), Other documents (1).
No. 8, Miscellaneous
30 January 1863
With reference to your Grace's Despatch No 117, 23 April last, I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of two letters, from Colonel Moody R.E. reporting in reference to a demand for £98.10.0 on account of freight on some
hayand
and oats shipped on board the Thames City, and afterwards discharged at Gravesend by direction of that Officer.
and oats shipped on board the Thames City, and afterwards discharged at Gravesend by direction of that Officer.Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
1. Colonel Moody explains that all the Forage which was paid for, except that burnt in the Briseis, has reached the Colony.
1. Colonel Moody explains that all the Forage which was paid for, except that burnt in the Briseis, has reached the Colony.
2. We must, therefore, now recommend the Treasury, to
discharge the claim for the freight of the hay and oats—which
was shipped on board the "Thames City."
ABd
1 April
Draft.
TFE
2/4
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
R.C. Moody to Colonial Secretary, 9 December 1862, advising
that all forage paid for was received in the colony.
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to G.A. Hamilton, Treasury, 8 April 1863, forwarding copy of the despatch and enclosure and authorizing payment of freight
costs as submitted.