Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Law, William to
Adderley, Charles Bowyer 17 June 1868, CO 60:34, no. 6359, 392.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
As directed by the Treasury, Law transmits a letter from the Admiralty regarding expenses resulting from “the Military
occupation of the Island of San Juan by a detachment of Royal Marines.” Cox’s minute suggests sending the despatch to Seymour. Blake’s minute suggests seeing “subsequent Treasy/7180.”
Law to Under-Secretary of State
Treasury Chambers
17th June 1868
Sir,
I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's
Treasury to transmit to you herewith for the information
of the Secretary of State copy of a Letter from the Admiralty
in reference to expenses incurred in consequence of the
Military occupation of the Island of San Juan by a detachment
of Royal Marines.
Minutes by CO staff
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
John Henry Briggs, Admiralty, to [Treasury], 10 June 1868,
reporting on expenses for military occupation of San Juan Island, with
explanation.
Other documents included in the file
Draft reply, Buckingham to Seymour, No. 34, 20 June 1868 transmitting the Treasury’s letter, which forwarded the Admiralty’s letter regarding expenses for royal marines
involved in the military occupation of San Juan Island.