No. 10

I have the honor to inform you that Mr. Charles Franks has been
appointed Colonial Treasurer of British Columbia vacant by the
retirement of Colonel Gosset R.E.

Mr. Franks has executed the necessary bond and found the security
required for the due performance by him 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 accounts and
the custody of the public monies.