Murdoch to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

With reference to your letter of 2nd instant
I enclose herewith for the consideration of the Duke of Newcastle, the copy of a Letter from
Messrs
Coleman Turquand & Co
offering to undertake the examination of the accounts between H.M. Government and the
Hudsons Bay Co in
connection with Vancouvers Island, and stating the rate of
remuneration which would be charged for themselves and their Clerks.
As it is possible that the examination may involve some considerable
expense, I would submit whether it would not be desirable to consult
the Lords Commissoners of the Treasury before
Messrs Coleman's
offer is finally accepted.