This is not a matter to arrange itself, but one which will arrange itself as a matter of course, if the Treasury chest is to contain all monies received by the Colony.
Therefore I anticipate more detailed instructions from Her Majesty's Government to give effect to their intended arrangements. Meantime the Auditor General had better make a note of this Dispatch.
(signed) R.G.M.D.
23 December 1868.
(True Copy)
To Colonial Secretary
Farthing Luencer
MINUTE PAPER.
From D. Sandford
The receipt of their letter of the 26th instant is acknowledged - 4558-, 455h-bogg - 6683.
The petitions which have to be considered require some decision to be taken.
Your opinion is requested on: 1. The employment of Mr. Calduck; 2. the mode of granting Licences; 3. disposal of Funds received from Licencees.