Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 4 November 1862, CO 305:19, no. 12261, 272.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Douglas informs Newcastle that he has transferred funds from
Vancouver Island to the
Agents Generalto address an overdraft in the colony's account.
No. 51, Miscellaneous
4 November 1862
Referring to your Despatch No 116 of the 30 August last, calling my
attention to the Account of Vancouver Island Colony with the Agents
General being overdrawn, I have the honor to acquaint Your Grace that
on the 6th October,the
the sum of One Hundred pounds (£100) was
remitted to the Agents General, and that by this Mail a further sum
of Five Hundred pounds (£500) will be forwarded, which will leave a
Balance in favor of the Colony.
the sum of One Hundred pounds (£100) was
remitted to the Agents General, and that by this Mail a further sum
of Five Hundred pounds (£500) will be forwarded, which will leave a
Balance in favor of the Colony.
Minutes by CO staff
Sir F. Rogers
Inform the Agent, tho' he will probably have been apprized of the remittance by the Govr?
Inform the Agent, tho' he will probably have been apprized of the remittance by the Govr?
VJ
22 Decr
At once.
FR
23/12
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to Agents General, 29 December 1862, advising of the sums
forwarded by the governor.