Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Peel, Frederick to Rogers, Frederic 26 August 1863, CO 60:17, no. 8351, 322.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Peel to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Treasury Chambers
26 August 1863
With reference to Mr Elliot's letter of the 29th
Ultimo, I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of Her
Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you, for the information
of the Duke of Newcastle, that They make no objection to
the measures contemplated by the Governor of British Columbia
for the formation of an escort for the safe conveyance of
Treasure from the Mines, which he estimates will cost the
annual sum of £10,000, including thepurchase
purchase of equipment,
the expenditure to be met by a transit charge on the gold
transported by the escort.
purchase of equipment,
the expenditure to be met by a transit charge on the gold
transported by the escort.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Acknowledge the Governor's desph 6927 saying that His Grace considers the contents very interesting & satisfactory; & that the estimate of the expense for the Gold escort is sanctioned.
Acknowledge the Governor's desph 6927 saying that His Grace considers the contents very interesting & satisfactory; & that the estimate of the expense for the Gold escort is sanctioned.
ABd
27/8
Draft.
TFE
27/8
