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Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 4 September 1858, LAC RG7:G8C/6, 173.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton instructs Douglas to recognize Monsr. Rousset as French Consular Agent at Victoria.
No. 18
Downing Street,
4 September 1858
Sir,
At the instance of the Earl of Malmesbury1 I transmit to you the copy of a Note from the French Ambassador at this Court stating the circumstances under which the French Government are desirous that Monsr Rousset should be recognised as FrenchManuscript image Consular Agent at Victoria, Vancouver's Island.
As I am not aware of any objection to this Gentleman's appointment I have to instruct you to recognize Monsr Rousset in the above capacity on his arrival in the Colony.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant
E B Lytton