No. 17

I have had the honor to receive your Lordship's despatch No. 17
of 30th October 1866 informing me of the circumstances under
which the Crown Agents had been compelled to satisfy from funds
in their possession the claims for Interest and Sinking Fund
on the Loans of British Columbia to the amount of four thousand
one hundred and twenty five pounds (£4,125).

2. As the circumstances which imposed this obligation
upon the Crown Agents arose before my resumption of this Government,
I have called upon the Officer lately Administering the Government
for an explanation. This I have the honor to enclose.

3. Your Lordship may depend upon the punctual remittance of
sufficient means to meet the claims of our London Creditors.