Hamilton to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

With reference to Mr Elliots letter of 10th April
last, I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's
Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of Mr Secretary
Cardwell, that Mr Charles W. Franks who has been appointed
 Treasurer 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.