Cardwell announces the appointment of Franks as Treasurer of British Columbia. He also forwards a letter from the Treasury and its enclosures relative to the proper auditing of the public accounts.
Mr. Franks has executed the necessary bond and found the security
required for the due performance by himof of the duties of his Office; and
he will proceed to the Colony by the next Mail to that which conveys
this despatch.
I take this opportunity of forwarding to you for your information
and guidance a copy of a letter from the board of Treasury with its
enclosures relative to the proper auditing of the public accountsand and
the custody of the public monies.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient servant Edward Cardwell
Other documents included in the file
Extract, Peel to Rogers, 8 June 1864, advising that borrowed money should be used solely for public works in BC.
Copy, Hamilton to Rogers, 20 May 1864, with instructions for the Colonial Treasurer.
"Instructions from the Right Honorable the Lords Commissoners of Her Majesty's Treasury to the Governors of Crown Colonies in respect of the custody of Colonial Revenues",
no date.
"Statement of the Colonial Receipts and Disbursements", no date.