I have the honor to transmit to you for the information
of the Duke of Newcastle copy of a letter from the Colonial
Secretary of British Columbia advising the Crown Agents for
the Colonies of his having drawn a further sum of £5,000
on account of the £50,000 Loan of 1863 and I have to request
that you will furnish me with His Grace's authority for
accepting the Bill for the same.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
Humble Servant, Penrose G. Julyan
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
[As] the Agents say nothing to the contrary [I] conclude that the
balance in their hands is sufficient to meet this bill & that
they should therefore be instructed to accept & pay it?
They might at the same time be asked what portion, if any,
of the loan of £50,000 wd remain unexpended after paying this bill?
Yes. But observe also that in requesting authority to make any
payment or accept any bill they shd always state whether
they have funds for the purpose.
Rogers to Crown Agents, 17 December 1863, authorizing acceptance
of the bill and requesting that when asking for such authority, the
Colonial Office be informed if the necessary funds were available.
Documents enclosed with the main document (transcribed)
With reference to my letter of the 22nd May last I am directed by the Governor to advise you of his having drawn a further sum of
Five Thousand Pounds (£5000) upon you, on account of the BritishColumbiaColumbia £50,000 Loan for 1863, as particularized on the other side hereof.
No Date Amount In whose favor Days Sight
15 12 October 1863 £5000 Bank of B.N. America 30
I have the honor to be
Gentlemen
Your most obedient Servant William A.G. Young
Colonial Secretary