Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Hamilton, George Alexander to
Elliot, Thomas Frederick 29 April 1867, CO 60:31, no. 4239, 49.
Abstract
Hamilton, George Alexander to
Elliot, Thomas Frederick 29 April 1867, CO 60:31, no. 4239, 49.
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2), Other documents (2).
Hamilton to Elliot (Assistant Under-Secretary)
Treasury Chambers
29th April 1867
Sir
With reference to your letter of the 23rd Instant I am directed
by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you
for the information of the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos that My
Lords have considered the circumstances connected with the departure
of Mr Franks from British Columbia as detailed in the Governor's
despatch of the 24th Feb. and are of opinion that his conduct
is deserving of grave reprobation.
As however the Office which that Gentleman held has been
abolished
by the Colonial Authorities, without his having been dismissed, My
Lords will not withhold their consent to the proposition made by the
Governor that a Gratuity of three months Salary, and One hundred and
twenty two Pounds (£122) for his passage home, should be allotted to
him.
abolished
by the Colonial Authorities, without his having been dismissed, My
Lords will not withhold their consent to the proposition made by the
Governor that a Gratuity of three months Salary, and One hundred and
twenty two Pounds (£122) for his passage home, should be allotted to
him.
Minutes by CO staff
Other documents included in the file
Adderley to C.W. Franks, 3 May 1867, reporting decision to pay
his passage plus three months salary.
