Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Trevelyan, Sir Charles Edward to Merivale, Herman 21 May 1855, CO 305:6, no. 4752, 282.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (3).
Trevelyan writes to Merivale in response to an enclosed copy of Douglas’s despatch, which reports on the wreck of the Lord Western. Trevalyn confirms the Treasury’s approval for the expenses incurred to deal with the wreck,
as such costs meet the terms of the “Trust Fund of VanCouver's Island.”
The minutes, in answer to Merivale’s question on the subject, define the term “Trust Fund.”
Trevelyan to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Treasury Chambers
21th May 1855
Sir
With reference to your letter of the 2d May 1854, enclosing the
Copy of a Despatch from the Governor of VanCouvers Island, reporting the
circumstances under which relief had been afforded to the Master and
Crew of the British Barque "Lord Western", wrecked on that Island; I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's
Treasury to
acquaint you, forthe
the information of Lord John Russell, that it appears
to Them that the Trust Fund of VanCouver's Island is clearly applicable
to local purposes, and that the expense incurred on this occasion should
be charged upon that Fund.
the information of Lord John Russell, that it appears
to Them that the Trust Fund of VanCouver's Island is clearly applicable
to local purposes, and that the expense incurred on this occasion should
be charged upon that Fund.
H. Merivale Esqre
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Merivale
Apply then to the Hudson's Bay Company & send them a copy of the Governor's desph &c containing the claim.
Apply then to the Hudson's Bay Company & send them a copy of the Governor's desph &c containing the claim.
ABd
22 May
What is meant by the "Trust Fund"?
The term "trust fund" first used by the Governor in his desph
3205, & now by
the Treasury is obscure, but I have no doubt that it is
intended to refer to the money received, under the Authority of the
Grant of V.C. Island to the H.B. Co, for the purchase of Land, or
for Coals & minerals raised in the Island, which, after a deduction of
10 per cent by way of profit to the Company, is to be applied towards
the colonization &c of the Island.
3205, & now by
the Treasury is obscure, but I have no doubt that it is
intended to refer to the money received, under the Authority of the
Grant of V.C. Island to the H.B. Co, for the purchase of Land, or
for Coals & minerals raised in the Island, which, after a deduction of
10 per cent by way of profit to the Company, is to be applied towards
the colonization &c of the Island.