Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Romaine, William Govett to
Forster, William Edward 16 February 1866, CO 60:26, no. 1715, 11.
Abstract
Romaine, William Govett to
Forster, William Edward 16 February 1866, CO 60:26, no. 1715, 11.
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2), Other documents (2).
Romaine to Under-Secretary of State
Admiralty
16th February 1866
Sir,
I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
to request you will state to the Secretary of State for the
Colonies that the undermentioned provisions, representing a
value of Seven pounds twelve shillings and eight pence, are
claimed in the Victualling account of HM's Gun-boat "Forward"
for Christmas Quarter 1864, as having been supplied byorder
order
of the Commander in chief, for the use of the Volunteers in
British Columbia who were tracking Indian Murderers; and as
it does not appear that these articles have been paid for, my
Lords would wish to be informed if there is any objection to
the value being charged against the Colonial Office
Biscuit 370 lbs
Spirits 15 Gallons
Sugar 52 lbs
Tea 19 lbs.
order
of the Commander in chief, for the use of the Volunteers in
British Columbia who were tracking Indian Murderers; and as
it does not appear that these articles have been paid for, my
Lords would wish to be informed if there is any objection to
the value being charged against the Colonial Office
Biscuit 370 lbs
Spirits 15 Gallons
Sugar 52 lbs
Tea 19 lbs.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Part of the expense of Mr Waddington's Bute Road party—who were murdered by the Chilcotuns.
Part of the expense of Mr Waddington's Bute Road party—who were murdered by the Chilcotuns.
Ansr that the Govr will be instructed to repay this
expense. Write accy.
ABd
17 Feby
Drafts.
TFE
17/2
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to Secretary of the Admiralty, 23 February 1866,
advising payment would be remitted to the credit of naval department.
Draft reply Cardwell to Acting Governor, No. 9, 20 February 1866.