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Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 27 January 1859, LAC RG7:G8C/7, 38.

Abstract
Despatch from London. Other documents (2).
Lytton forwards to Douglas a request from the Admiralty for land in Esquimalt for naval purposes.
Enclosed is Romaine to Merivale, 15 January 1859, with the Admiralty's request; and a map of the land requested.
No. 8
Downing Street
27 January 1859
Sir,
I transmit herewith the copy of a letter from the Admiralty requesting that the portion of Land at Esquimalt marked 67 on the enclosed plan may be reserved for Naval purposes, and I have to instruct you to comply with their Lordships' wishesManuscript image in this respect.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your Most obedient
Humble Servant
E B Lytton
Other documents included in the file
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Romaine to Merivale, 15 January 1859, requesting land in Esquimalt be reserved for naval purposes.
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Map of land requested by Admiralty