Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 7 December 1858, CO 398:1, 158.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton informs Douglas that Queen Victoria has conferred upon him the distinction of Companion of the Order of the Bath.
[Private]
Downing Street
7 December 1858
Sir,
I have to acquaint you that the Queen has been graciously pleased
to confer upon you the distinction of a Companion of the Order of the
Bath.
In recommending you for that mark of Royal Favor I have felt that
it was only due to you that your successful administration of the
Govt
of Vancouver's Island should not pass unnoticed, and I beg leave to
assure you that in installing you in your new and more difficult Govt.
of British Columbia, I have personally felt much gratification from HMs
condescension in publicly marking your previous services with Her Royal
approbation.