Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Hamilton, George Alexander to Rogers, Frederic 10 September 1861, CO 305:18, no. 8150, 335.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (3).
Hamilton writes Rogers, on behalf of the Treasury,
to inform Newcastle that Andoe has been chosen to audit the HBC's
financial records as part of ongoing negotiations between the government and the HBC regarding the company's claim for
compensation for costs incurred on Vancouver Island prior to the colony's reconveyance.
Hamilton to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Treasury Chambers
10 September 1861
I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majestys Treasury to
acquaint you, for the information of the Duke of Newcastle, with
reference to your letter of the 30th ult, that My Lords have
selected Mr Wm Andoe of the Audit Office to conduct the enquiry
into the Accounts of the Hudson's Bay Company, which appears to be
necessary previously to making any further payment to the Company in
respect oftheir
their claim in connexion with the resumption, by the
Crown, of Vancouvers Island.
their claim in connexion with the resumption, by the
Crown, of Vancouvers Island.
Mr Andoe has been directed to place himself at once in communication
with the Colonial Office.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Pennell
Please to collect for Mr Andoe the papers respecting the H.B.C. claim which he is to investigate—in order that they may be sent to him at 32 Maida Hill West, Paddington.
Please to collect for Mr Andoe the papers respecting the H.B.C. claim which he is to investigate—in order that they may be sent to him at 32 Maida Hill West, Paddington.
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Also take a note of what I have already given him.