With reference to 
M Elliots letter of 
10 April
                  last, I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's
               Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of 
M Secretary
                  Cardwell, that 
M Charles W. Franks who has been appointed
               Treasurer
of
 of 
British Columbia, has now executed a personal Bond
               for £2000, and that the 
European Assurance Society has given a
               Bond for a corresponding amount, as security for the due
               performance by him of the duties of his Office. The Bonds will
               be retained in this Department.