Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 13 June 1863, CO 305:20, no. 7755, 203.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
No. 21
13 June 1863
In compliance with the instructions contained in Your Graces despatch
No 7 of the 24th February last I have the honor to forward herewith
an explanation from Mr Watson, the Treasurer of this Colony, of the
discrepancy between the Balance of the Accountof
of Receipts and
Disbursements of Imperial Funds in connection with the Island of San
Juan &c remaining in hand on the 31ëst December 1861 and the amount
brought forward on the 1st January 1862.
of Receipts and
Disbursements of Imperial Funds in connection with the Island of San
Juan &c remaining in hand on the 31ëst December 1861 and the amount
brought forward on the 1st January 1862.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Alexander Watson, Colonial Treasurer, to W.A.G. Young, Colonial
Secretary, 9 May 1863, clearly explaining where the error in
accounting was made.
Other documents included in the file
