<persName ref="prs:newcastle"><surname>Pelham-Clinton</surname>, <forename>Henry</forename> <forename>Pelham</forename> <forename>Fiennes</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:douglas_j"><surname>Douglas</surname>, <forename>James</forename></persName> 19 September 1859, LAC RG7:G8C/8, 245. Newcastle addressee Douglas

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Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 19 September 1859, LAC RG7:G8C/8, 245.The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.6, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/B597122.html. LAC RG7:G8C/8 LAC RG7 G8C/8 245 22 B.C. 1859 rg7_g8c_08_00136r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Despatch from London. Marginalia (1).

Newcastle relates that Her Majesty's Government have given their sanction to the the establishment of an Assay Office in British Columbia.

 Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes
Downing Street,
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No. 22 LAC, RG7, G8C/8, p. 245 (CO 398/1, p. 336)
Downing Street,
19 September 1859 Sir,

Your despatches noted in the margin * relating to the establishment of an Assay Office in British Columbia have been considered by Her Majesty's Government and a communication will be immediately addressed to the Master of the Mint regarding the arrangements necessary for giving effect to this design. Her Majesty's Government have not overlooked the objections which suggest themselves to the work of a refinery and Assay being undertaken by a Government Establishment; but in view of the example derived from the experience of California, and having regard to the advantage to the Miners in ascertaining and realizing their treasure as well as to the facilities which will be afforded in the collection of a Revenue from an export duty on Gold Her Majesty's Governmenthave have given their sanction to the measure.

I have the honor to be Sir, Your most obedient humble servant Newcastle
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