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Correspondence (private letter)
Brew, Chartres to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 1858, CO 6:27, no. 8821, 142.

Abstract
Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (3), Other documents (3).
This documents contains testimonials of Chartres Brew [letter missing from file]
The minutes confirm Brew’s prior service to the Irish Constabulary and outline a salary for him as the Chief Inspector of Police in BC.
Enclosed are documents discussing a salary for Brew and letters of recommendation.
Brew to Lytton
 
Testimonials of Mr Brew [letter missing from file]
Minutes by CO staff
Enclose copies of these to the Governor, in the despatch announcing Mr Brew's appt ment, together with copies of his other testimonials showing his services in the Constabulary in Ireland.
ABd. 31 Augt
These were asked for by Mr. Jadis when Mr. B called, but he had not got them with him at that time & they were not supplied by Mr. Brew previous to his departure.
[HM]
Other documents included in the file
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Draft, Carnarvon to Brew, 31 August 1858, appointing him Chief Inspector of Police in British Columbia at a salary of £500 per annum. He is to receive half salary until arrival in the colony, plus £150 passage allowance.
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Draft, Colonial Office to Charles Trevelyan, Teasury, Immediate, 31 August 1858 informing him of Brew's appointment at a salary of £500 and requesting a travel allowance of £150, plus an salary advance of £150.
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Draft, Colonial Office to Douglas, 2 September 1850, informing him of Brew's appointment.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Copy, Samuel Petrie, Commissariate, War Department, to Sir George Maclean, Commissary General, 11 February 1856, promoting Brew to Assistant Commissary General.
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Petrie to Brew, 10 September 1856, expressing Lord Panmure's satisfaction with his service in the Crimea, "in consequence of which you attained the rank of Acting Assistant Commissary General, a distinction which was not attained by any other Officer temporarily employed in this Department."
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Maclean to Secretary of State for War, 26 January 1856, recommending Brew be promoted to Acting Assistant Commissary General.
Minutes by CO staff
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Chief Inspector of Police. Mr Chartres Brew, in B.Ca. at a salary of £500 per ann:
1/2 salary from date of embarcation to draw £150 to defray the expence of yr going viâ Panama, to have an advance of salary of £150.
Mr. Brew.
100. a 1.50
R.S. Mail Pack Co Moorgate St.
[ABd]