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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 20 May 1859, CO 60:4, no. 6952, 370.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (2).
Douglas responds to Begbie’s earlier Report made direct to the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Douglas notes that he has informed Begbie, at Lytton’s request, of the irregularity of this chain of communication.
No. 155
Government House Victoria
Vancouvers Island
20 May 1859
Sir
I have duly received your Despatch of the 24th February No 24, referring to a Report made direct to the Secretary of State for the Colonies by Mr Begbie the Judge of BritishManuscript imageBritish Columbia upon his arrival at Vancouver's Island.
2. In compliance with your instructions I have informed Mr Begbie of the irregularity of this proceeding and have communicated to him the other matters touched upon in your Despatch.
I have etc.
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
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Put by.
ABd 13 July
At once.
HM Jy 13