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 14 May 1863, CO 60:15, no. 6335, 285.
Abstract
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 14 May 1863, CO 60:15, no. 6335, 285.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
No. 29
14 May 1863
I have duly received your Grace's despatch of the 14th March
No 15 acquainting me that the Agents General had been authorized
to procure and forward to British Columbia certain articles required
by the Assay Department.
2. Your
2. Your Grace in this despatch draws my attention to the
amount of the overpaid balance existing at the Agents General
in their account with the Colony. With reference thereto I
have the honour to acquaint you that I forward by this Mail
to the Agents General the sum of One Thousand Pounds (£1000) to be
placed to the credit of the accountcurrent
current and I will be careful in future to see that a Credit Balance is kept in their
hands.
current and I will be careful in future to see that a Credit Balance is kept in their
hands.
Minutes by CO staff
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to Crown Agents, 2 July 1863, advising of incoming remittance and requesting a statement of their account with
the colony.