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Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 19 March 1859, LAC RG7:G8C/7, 159.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton acknowledges receipt of despatches reporting proclamations made by Douglas; one conferring to the Governor of BC the power to dispose of Crown land and the second imposing import duties.
No. 33
Downing Street
19 March 1859
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No 42 of the 4th December last transmitting copies of two proclamations issued by you, the first conferring on yourself and your successors the power to convey Crown Lands within the ColonyManuscript image of British Columbia; the second imposing duties on Imports into British Columbia.
I have laid these Proclamations before the Queen, and I am commanded to acquaint you that Her Majesty has been pleased to approve them.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Most obedient
Humble Servant
E B Lytton