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 29 August 1862, CO 60:13, no. 10371, 403.
Abstract
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 29 August 1862, CO 60:13, no. 10371, 403.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
No. 41
29 August 1862
I have the honor to acquaint your Grace that I have granted 6 months leave of absence
to date from 1st September, on Medical Certificate, to Captain Gosset R.E. the Treasurer of British Columbia, and I transmitherewith
herewith the usual Certificate of the same.
herewith the usual Certificate of the same.
2. I have placed the charge of the Department in the hands of Mr Brew, the Chief Inspector of Police whom I have appointed to act as Treasurer during the
absence of Captain Gosset.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Confirm the leave of absence granted to Capn Gosset: and approve the selection of Mr Brew as Acting Treasurer?
Confirm the leave of absence granted to Capn Gosset: and approve the selection of Mr Brew as Acting Treasurer?
I think that the Acting Appointment has fallen on an excellent man. Mr Brew served in the Commissariat Dt in the Crimea, which wd qualify him for the post
of Treasurer in B.C. In other respects, he is suited for any situation which requires business habits,
& energy of character. As Superintendent of Police his Office has been a complete
sinecure.
of Treasurer in B.C. In other respects, he is suited for any situation which requires business habits,
& energy of character. As Superintendent of Police his Office has been a complete
sinecure.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Not in file.
