Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 11 February 1859, CO 60:4, no. 3822, 167.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2).
Douglas acknowledges receipt of a report from the Commissioners Audit and forwards it to
the treasurer of British Columbia.
The minutes “Put by.”
No. 100
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Despatch
of the 10th December last, No 52, forwarding a Copy of
a letter from the Lords of the Treasury, accompanied by a
report from the Commissioners of Audit with a Copy of printed
Instructions to Governors of Colonies regulating the mode of
keeping and
and rendering the Accounts of Colonial Receipt and Expenditure.
and rendering the Accounts of Colonial Receipt and Expenditure.
2. These Documents shall be forwarded to the Treasurer of British
Columbia, and he will be instructed to conform to the same in his
financial proceedings, in compliance with your directions.