I have the honor to state that a Bill of Exchange at
60 days sight, drawn by the Governor of
British Columbia
at £5000, in favor of the Hudsons Bay Company, has been
left at this Office, and I have to request that you will
furnish me with the
Duke of Newcastle's authority for
accepting the same.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
No advice from the Governor; but accept nevertheless?
Have we heard from the Treasury about the Loan Ordinance,
and what is it's present condition?
The T-y apprd the Ordinance, & a draft sanctioning
it will be sent out on Sat. next.
Draft the Bill. Draft to the Agents, authorizing them to raise
the Loan.
The Agents have already been authorized. Draft on Ty/7113.