Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 10 November 1859, CO 305:11, no. 870, 257.
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Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 10 November 1859, CO 305:11, no. 870, 257.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (2).
No. 57
10 November 1859
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Graces
Despatch No 8 of the 11th August, transmitting for my guidance,
Copy of correspondence from the Treasury and Board of Trade,
respecting the manner in which payments should be
be made and
accounts rendered, in regard to the Lighthouses in Fuca Strait,
and at Esquimalt Harbour; and in reply thereto, I have the honor
to acquaint Your Grace, that I have instructed the Treasurer in
accordance therewith, and have authorized him to draw upon the
Board of Trade in the manner pointed out, for the sum of Fifteen
hundred pounds (£1,500) which is now required to complete
payment for works in progress.
progress.
be made and
accounts rendered, in regard to the Lighthouses in Fuca Strait,
and at Esquimalt Harbour; and in reply thereto, I have the honor
to acquaint Your Grace, that I have instructed the Treasurer in
accordance therewith, and have authorized him to draw upon the
Board of Trade in the manner pointed out, for the sum of Fifteen
hundred pounds (£1,500) which is now required to complete
payment for works in progress.
progress.
I have etc.
