With reference to
M Elliots letter of
10 April
last, I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's
Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of
M Secretary
Cardwell, that
M Charles W. Franks who has been appointed
Treasurer
of of
British Columbia, has now executed a personal Bond
for £2000, and that the
European Assurance Society has given a
Bond for a corresponding amount, as security for the due
performance by him of the duties of his Office. The Bonds will
be retained in this Department.