Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 26 October 1859, CO 60:5, no. 12708, 226.
Abstract
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 26 October 1859, CO 60:5, no. 12708, 226.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
No. 229, Miscellaneous
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Your Grace's
Despatch No 7 of the 26th July, in reference to a joint letter
from the Treasurer and Collector of Customs, representing the
inadequacy of their salaries.
2. I observe your Grace's decision
decision in this matter, and the
expression of your readiness to entertain any proposal which I
shall make for the general increase of the salaries of Public
Officers in the Colony of British Columbia, whenever the Colonial
Revenue will bear such additional burthen, and agreeable to
Your Grace's instructions I have communicated those particulars
to the Officers above named.
decision in this matter, and the
expression of your readiness to entertain any proposal which I
shall make for the general increase of the salaries of Public
Officers in the Colony of British Columbia, whenever the Colonial
Revenue will bear such additional burthen, and agreeable to
Your Grace's instructions I have communicated those particulars
to the Officers above named.