Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Sargeaunt, William Charles to Rogers, Frederic 8 July 1863, CO 60:17, no. 6631, 90.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2), Other documents (3).
Sargeaunt to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)
6 Adelphi Terrace
8 July 1863
Sir:
Adverting to Mr Julyan's letter of the 1st instant on the subject of a second loan for British Columbia of £50,000
I have the honor to acquaint you for the information of His
Grace the Duke of Newcastle that the Colonial Secretary of
that Colony has drawn 2 Bills on the Agents General for £2000
and £5000 respectively dated 22May
May last at 60 days sight.
May last at 60 days sight.
The Debentures are being prepared, and, should His Grace
authorize the issue of them, will doubtless be sold in less
than two Months. I beg therefore to request that you will
furnish me with the necessary authority for accepting these two Bills.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
We have sent the Law authorizing the Loan to the Treasury for their consn. As the Law is made out under Treasury advice I have no doubt it will be recommended for confn by that Board: but until we receive their official sanction it wd be premature on our part to authorize the acceptance of these bills. Shall I send over to the
T-y to
ascertain their instructions?
We have sent the Law authorizing the Loan to the Treasury for their consn. As the Law is made out under Treasury advice I have no doubt it will be recommended for confn by that Board: but until we receive their official sanction it wd be premature on our part to authorize the acceptance of these bills. Shall I send over to the
T-y to
ascertain their instructions?
ABd
8 July
Let us send this officially, in a letter marked "Immediate",
and say that as the case appears to be rendered urgent by the
arrival of Bills drawn against the expected Loan, the Duke of
N. would request that as early opportunity as convenient may
be taken of considering the Ordinance recently submitted to
Their Lordships, & His Grace believes that it will
be found
to be in accordance with the terms of the course already
sanctioned by their Lordships on this subject. And tell the
Agents that it would be desirable, if possible, to get the
Holders of the Bills to hold them over until the L.C. of
the Ty signify their approval of the Loan Ordinance, which
is now before them, & on which an early decision has been
particularly requested.
be found
to be in accordance with the terms of the course already
sanctioned by their Lordships on this subject. And tell the
Agents that it would be desirable, if possible, to get the
Holders of the Bills to hold them over until the L.C. of
the Ty signify their approval of the Loan Ordinance, which
is now before them, & on which an early decision has been
particularly requested.
Drafts.
TFE
8/7
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to G.A. Hamilton, Treasury, 9 July 1863, forwarding copy of
the Agent's letter and requesting an early reply to the request
contained therein.
Elliot to Crown Agents, 20 July 1863, authorizing acceptance of
bills drawn in anticipation of the loan to be raised.
