Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
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Romaine, William Govett to Rogers, Baron Blachford Frederic 20 November 1862, CO 60:14, no. 11296, 30.
Abstract
Romaine, William Govett to Rogers, Baron Blachford Frederic 20 November 1862, CO 60:14, no. 11296, 30.
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2), Other documents (3), Marginalia (1).
Romaine to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Admiralty
20 November 1862
The Director of Transports having reported that expenses
amounting to One Hundred and twenty one pounds fifteen shillings
and two pence (£121.15.2) have been incurred by the Naval Department on
account of the Conveyance of Extra baggage belonging to the Royal
Engineers as shewn on the other side;I am
I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to request that you will
move the Duke of Newcastle to cause payment of the amount to
the credit of Naval Services through Her Majesty's Paymaster General
who has been authorized to receive the same.
feet in
Captain Parsons & Men 853 1 at 2/6 pr ft £106.17.8
Captain Grant & Men 119 at 2/6 14.17.6
£121.15.2
Captain Parsons & Men 853 1 at 2/6 pr ft £106.17.8
Captain Grant & Men 119 at 2/6 14.17.6
£121.15.2
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
It has been ascertained that this is the same claim as the one referred to in 8402. Request the Treasury to pay the amount?
It has been ascertained that this is the same claim as the one referred to in 8402. Request the Treasury to pay the amount?
VJ
22 N
And tell the Admy we have done so.
TFE
22/11
Other documents included in the file
Draft,
Elliot to G.A. Hamilton, Treasury, 25 November 1862, authorizing
paymaster general to transfer £121.15.2 to naval funds.
Draft, Elliot to Secretary of the Admiralty, 25 November 1862,
advising of the transfer.
Director of Transport to Elliot, 21 November 1862, advising
that the letter of 20 November referred to same claim as the letter
of 1 August.