Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 10 March 1859, LAC RG7:G8C/7, 150.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
No. 30
Downing Street
10 March 1859
Sir,
With reference to your despatch No 37 of the 27th of
November I have to acquaint you that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have, at the recommendation of Rear Admiral Baynes, given orders for two Gun
Boats to be
fitted for Service in British Columbia.
fitted for Service in British Columbia.