Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
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Hamilton, George Alexander to Merivale, Herman 17 February 1859, CO 60:6, no. 1898, 114.
Abstract
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Minutes (2).
Hamilton informs Lytton that the Treasury will pay for expenses drawn by Royal Engineers stationed at British Columbia.
The minutes discuss whether to “put by” or not as all matters of finance will be under
review in due time.
Hamilton to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Treasury Chambers
17 February 1859
Sir,
In reply to your letter of 10th Instant, I am commanded
by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint
you, for the information of Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, that they will
direct the Paymaster General to accept and pay such Bills as
may be drawn by the Governor of British Columbia, for the
necessary expenses of the Royal Engineers who have been sent to
the Colony, these expenses to be considered as advances, to be
repaid in the event of the Colony being able to defray
defray the charge.
defray the charge.
Sir E. Bulwer Lytton will probably receive from British
Columbia, before the termination of the present Session, sufficient
information to enable him to determine whether it will be necessary
to submit a Vote to Parliament for any portion of these Expenses.
Minutes by CO staff
I have read this correspondence. Nothing appears required on
this letter at this moment, and it may, I apprehend, be put by.
All the questions of British Columbia finance will come under
review simultaneously when the time arrives for determining
the amount of the Parliamentary Estimate.