Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 25 January 1860, CO 60:7, no. 2751, 77.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Douglas informs Newcastle that he intends
to proceed with the erection of the necessary buildings [and] furnacesfor the colony's
Assay Officeas soon as he receives the required plans.
No. 10
I have duly received your Grace's Despatch No. 27 of the
29th September, on the subject of establishing an Assay Office
in British Columbia, and transmitting for my information, copy
of
a
a correspondence between the Treasury and the Colonial Office,
shewing the arrangements which it is intended to adopt for
carrying the measure into operation.
a correspondence between the Treasury and the Colonial Office,
shewing the arrangements which it is intended to adopt for
carrying the measure into operation.
2. I have the honor to inform your Grace that it is my
intention to proceed with the erection of the necessary buildings,
furnaces, &c &c, as soon
soon as I am furnished with plans of
the same.
soon as I am furnished with plans of
the same.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Merivale
I suppose a Copy should be sent to the Treasury for information, but Mr Strachey has the Subject before him.
I suppose a Copy should be sent to the Treasury for information, but Mr Strachey has the Subject before him.
Copy to Treasury with 2750 B. Columbia.
WS
20 Mh
Other documents included in the file
Draft, Elliot to G.A. Hamilton, Treasury, 2 April 1860, forwarding
copies of two despatches for information.