Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 8 February 1859, LAC RG7:G8C/7, 75.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton requests a full report from Douglas and a report from the Commissioner of Crown Lands on the subject of the Hudson’s
Bay Company land claims in British Columbia before he decides on the Colonial Office’s position.
No. 17
Downing Street,
8 February 1859
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your [Vancouver Island]
Despatch No 50, of the
7th of December last, relative to the claims of the Hudson's Bay
Company to Lands adjoining their trading Establishments in British
Columbia.
I have to refer youto
to my Despatch, No 42, of the 16th
November,
and I await the full report which I have called for from you upon this
subject. I should also wish before deciding on these claims to receive
a report through you from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and I request
therefore that you will consult with Colonel Moody in the matter.
to my Despatch, No 42, of the 16th
November,
and I await the full report which I have called for from you upon this
subject. I should also wish before deciding on these claims to receive
a report through you from the Commissioner of Crown Lands, and I request
therefore that you will consult with Colonel Moody in the matter.