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Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 2 September 1858, LAC RG7:G8C/6, 93.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton investigates rumours that the HBC has been compelling miners to purchase tools from them even if they had previously purchased some elsewhere. He orders Douglas to desist this action if the allegations are true.
No. 10
Downing Street,
2 September 1858
Sir/
I transmit an Extract of a letter received through Her Majesty's Minister at Washington from Dr P.M. O'Brien Port Physician at Port Townsend stating that Miners proceeding up the River to British Columbia are compelled to purchase their tools from the Hudson's Bay Company though previously provided with such articles.
I have to instruct you to report to me whether this statement is founded on fact, and to furnish me with any information whichyouManuscript image you may have it in your power to give on the subject.
In the meanwhile should there be any truth in this alleged compulsory proceeding of the Hudson Bay Company I feel it incumbent on me to desire its immediate discontinuance.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant
E B Lytton
People in this document

Douglas, James

Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer

O'Brien, P. M.

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Hudson's Bay Company

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British Columbia

Port Townsend

Washington City