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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 9 December 1858, CO 60:1, no. 1059, 500.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas acknowledges the receipt of the despatch authorizing him to appoint Hamley as Collector of Customs.
The minutes Put by.
No. 43
Victoria Vancouvers Island
9 December 1858
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of duplicate of your Despatch No 21 of the 23rd of September last, acquainting me that you had transmitted a Warrant under the Royal Sign Manual, authorising me to pass letters patent under the Public Seal of British Columbia appointing Mr Haniley [Hamley] to beCollectorManuscript image Collector of Customs, and I beg in reply to state that your instructions will be carried into effect upon Mr Haniley's arrival in this country. 1
I have etc.
James Douglas
Governor
Minutes by CO staff
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Put by.
ABd Jany 29
HM Jan 29
C Jany 29