Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 29 September 1864, CO 60:19, no. 10954, 295.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Seymour acknowledges Newcastle’s instructions requesting an Annual Report from the Assay Office. He also encloses a
Return showing the ordinary Current expenses of the Assay, Melting and Coining Department of British Columbia; the weight, and value of the gold dust assayed; and the receipts during September 1864.
No. 55
29th September 1864
Sir,
I see that the Duke of Newcastle's despatch No. 41 of the
31st of July 1860, directs an Annual Report of the working
of the Assay Office in this Colony to be furnished in order that
it may be ascertained whether it be desirable to keep up the
Establishment or not.
2. I shall of course obey His Grace's instructions at the
end ofthe
the year, but I may mention that now, with its reduced
staff, the Assay Office is working most satisfactorily. It
commands more confidence than the similar establishments opened
by the Banks in Victoria, and is a source of Revenue to this Colony.
the year, but I may mention that now, with its reduced
staff, the Assay Office is working most satisfactorily. It
commands more confidence than the similar establishments opened
by the Banks in Victoria, and is a source of Revenue to this Colony.
3. I enclose a copy of the Return last furnished me of the
current expenses and receipts of the Department, the weight and
value of the Gold dust assayed.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
"Return showing the ordinary Current expenses of the Assay,
Melting and Coining Department of British Columbia; the weight, and
value of the gold dust assayed; and the receipts during September 1864."
