Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Correspondence (private letter)
Watson, Alexander to Grenville, Richard 1 October 1867, CO 60:31, no. 9634, 409.
Abstract
Correspondence (private letter).
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Watson requests to be informed whether his application for
an allowance on account of Services rendered…as Acting Commissary in Vancouver Islandhas been approved. Robinson’s minute suggests informing Watson that the decision is delayed until more information arrives from British Columbia.
Watson to Secretary of State
Edinburgh
1st October 1867
Sir,
With reference to my application of the 30th January last for an
allowance on account of Services rendered by me, as Acting Commissary
in Vancouver Island, I have the honor to request that Your Grace will
acquaint me as to whether any decision has been arrived at in respect
of my application.
The Right Honourable
The Secretary of State for the Colonies
Downing Street
The Secretary of State for the Colonies
Downing Street
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
State in reply that the decision has been delayed until the receipt of further information which has been called for from the Govt of B.C.
State in reply that the decision has been delayed until the receipt of further information which has been called for from the Govt of B.C.
WR
2 Oct 67
Other documents included in the file
Colonial Office to Watson, 5 October 1867, advising that a
decision had been held over pending receipt of further information
from the colony.