Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 4 June 1859, CO 60:4, no. 7333, 430.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
Douglas, with
extreme satisfaction,acknowledges that Baynes has
given orders for two Gun Boats to be fitted for service in British Columbia.
No. 162
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch
No 30 of the 10th March acquainting me that the Lords Commissioners
of the Admiralty, have at the recommendation of Rear Admiral Baynes,
given orders for two Gun
Gun Boats to be fitted for service in British
Columbia.
Gun Boats to be fitted for service in British
Columbia.
2. I have received this intelligence with extreme satisfaction,
as these vessels will be exceedingly useful to the Colony.