With reference to
Mr Elliots letter of
10th April
last, I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's
Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of
Mr Secretary
Cardwell, that
Mr Charles W. Franks who has been appointed
Treasurer
of of
British Columbia, has now executed a personal Bond
for £2000, and that the European Assurance Society has given a
Bond for a corresponding amount, as security for the due
performance by him of the duties of his Office. The Bonds will
be retained in this Department.