Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Romaine, William Govett to Fortescue, Chichester 21 February 1865, CO 60:23, no. 1827, 6.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (2), Other documents (2).
Romaine requests a payment of £49.7.0 to cover the cost of entertaining the Bishop of Columbia during his recent journey aboard the H.M.S Devastation.
Romaine to Under-Secretary of State
In reference to your letter of 15th Instant, I am
commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to
acquaint you for the information of Mr Secretary Cardwell,
that forty nine pounds, seven shillings (£49.7.0) are due to the
Commander of H.M.S. "Devastation" for the entertainment of
the Bishop of "Columbia" when proceeding from Esquimalt to
Fort Simpson, and the North East Coast of British Columbia,
and back to Esquimalt, and I am to request that you will
move Mr Cardwell to cause that amount to be transferred
to Naval Funds in the hands of the Paymaster
General—the
passage occupied the period from 29th March to 1st May/63.
General—the
passage occupied the period from 29th March to 1st May/63.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
Authorize the Crown Agents to pay this money to the Paymaster General, and inform the Governor.
Authorize the Crown Agents to pay this money to the Paymaster General, and inform the Governor.
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Other documents included in the file
Elliot to Crown Agents, 25 February 1865, authorizing £49.7.0
be placed to the credit of naval services.