Douglas, Chief Factor Governor Vice-Admiral Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 3 November 1858, CO 60:1, no. 530, 340.

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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 3 November 1858, CO 60:1, no. 530, 340.

Abstract

Despatch to London. Minutes (1).

Douglas acknowledges the receipt of the CO’s appointment of Chartres Brew as Chief Inspector of Police in British Columbia.

The minutes refer to despatch 560 from Brew.

No. 11

Victoria, Vancouver's Island

3 November 1858

Sir,

I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Despatch No 11 of the 2nd September last1, acquainting me that you have appointed Mr Chartres Brew to be Chief Inspector of Police in British Columbia, and enclosing to me the Testimonials of that Gentleman. 2

2. I have to offer my best thanks for your considerate attention in sending out Mr Brew to British Columbia. The instructions you have communicated respecting Mr Brew's pay and allowances have been noted, and will be duly attended to.

I have etc.
James Douglas
Governor of Vancouver's Island
and of British Columbia

Minutes by CO staff

Mr Merivale
See 560 from Mr Brew. 3

VJ 18 Jan

4 HM Jan 17 [sic] C Jany 18

Footnotes

= Lytton to Douglas CO 398/1, No. 11, p. 64, 2 Sep 58, appointment of Brew
= Lytton to Douglas CO 398/1, No. 11, p. 64, 2 Sep 58. Brew's testimonials can be found in 8821, C0 6/27, pp. 142-48.
= appointment as Chief Inspector FIND 560/59 ?? Brew appointed chief inspector.
Either Jadis's or Merivale's signature is probably misdated; normally, Jadis would have written his minute before Merivale and Carnarvon would add their signatures.