Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Sargeaunt, William Charles to Elliot, Thomas Frederick 15 June 1863, CO 60:17, no. 5921, 82.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (transcribed) (1), Other documents (1), Marginalia (1).
Sargeaunt to Elliot (Assistant Under-Secretary)
Crown Colonies Office
6 Adelphi Terrace
15 June 1863
6 Adelphi Terrace
Sir
Referring to my letter of the 1st instant I have
honor to transmit to you for the information of the Duke of
Newcastle copy of a letter (received on the 13th instant)
from the Colonial Secretary of British Columbia forwarding
Bills to the amount of £1500; this remittance will enable
the Agents General to pay the interest due on the 1st
proximo on the Loan of that Colony.
Pending his Grace'sinstructions
instructions the Governor has not remitted the amount appropriated for the formation
of a Sinking Fund.
instructions the Governor has not remitted the amount appropriated for the formation
of a Sinking Fund.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
In a despatch to Govr Douglas dated the 11th instt, & which was sent yesterday, he was instructed to remit to the Agents General the requisite funds for payment of the interest on the loan, and for the Formation of the Sinking fund. The interest due the 1st proxo he has now sent.
In a despatch to Govr Douglas dated the 11th instt, & which was sent yesterday, he was instructed to remit to the Agents General the requisite funds for payment of the interest on the loan, and for the Formation of the Sinking fund. The interest due the 1st proxo he has now sent.
We should consult the Treasury as to the investment of
the sinking fund money. See P.S. to enclosure.
ABd
17/6
With reference to our letter of the
13th inst,
requesting to be favored with the opinion of the L.C. of the
Treasury on the proper investment of the monies set apart as
a sinking fund for the B. Columbia loan, as well as on the choice
of Trustees, transmit to them for their information a copy of
the present letter from the Agents General reporting that they
have received a remittance of £1500 from the Colony for the
first payment of interest due on that loan.
13th inst,
requesting to be favored with the opinion of the L.C. of the
Treasury on the proper investment of the monies set apart as
a sinking fund for the B. Columbia loan, as well as on the choice
of Trustees, transmit to them for their information a copy of
the present letter from the Agents General reporting that they
have received a remittance of £1500 from the Colony for the
first payment of interest due on that loan.
Draft.
TFE
17 June
Other documents included in the file
Colonial Office to G.A. Hamilton, Treasury, 22 June 1863,
forwarding copy of the Agent's letter for information.
Documents enclosed with the main document (transcribed)
Young to Julyan and Sargeaunt, Agents General for Crown Colonies
Colonial Secretarys Office
22nd April 1863
Gentlemen,
By direction of The Governor I have the honor to forward
to you herewith the first of Exchange of Bills as per margin,
payable to your order, for the sum of Fifteen hundred pounds (£1500)
the same being a remittance on account of interest due on
British Columbia Debentures on 1st July proximo.
Bill on H.M. Paymaster General, dated 16 April 1863—£1000
Bill on Agents General for Crown Colonies dated 22 April 1863—£500.
Total: £1500
Bill on Agents General for Crown Colonies dated 22 April 1863—£500.
Total: £1500
2. The sum to be appropriatedhalf
half yearly by way of a Sinking Fund will be duly set apart by the Treasurer, and
will
be remitted, or otherwise dealt with, so soon as advices are
received from the Secretary of State as to the action to be
taken under the XIII clause of the Act.
half yearly by way of a Sinking Fund will be duly set apart by the Treasurer, and
will
be remitted, or otherwise dealt with, so soon as advices are
received from the Secretary of State as to the action to be
taken under the XIII clause of the Act.
I have the honor to be Gentlemen
Your most obedient humble Servant
William A.G. Young
Colonial Secretary
Your most obedient humble Servant
William A.G. Young
Colonial Secretary
P.S. His Excellency considers that Vancouver Island
Debentures would form a very desirable investment for the
first moneys set apart as a sinking fund.
WY