With reference to 
Mr Elliot's letter of 
24th inst.
               I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's
               Treasury to acquaint you that the Paymaster General has been
               authorized to pay to Messrs. 
Cox and C
o on behalf of 
Col. Moody,
               the sum of £300, as Salary as Chief Commissioner of Lands and
               Works in 
British Columbia for Quarter to 
31 March last, at the
               rate of £1,200 per annum.