Douglas, Chief Factor Governor Vice-Admiral Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 21 April 1860, CO 60:7, no. 5823, 187.

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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 21 April 1860, CO 60:7, no. 5823, 187.

Abstract

Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Other documents (1), Marginalia (1).

No. 38, Miscellaneous

Victoria Vancouvers Island

21 April 1860

My Lord Duke

I have the honor to transmit herewith

In a box.

for your Grace's inspection, a specimen of gold weighing 4 oz. 3 dwts. which was found on Quesnelles River, and which is interesting from the fact of its being the largest

largest piece yet found in that district of British Columbia.

I have etc.
James Douglas

Minutes by CO staff

Mr Elliot
Box given to P. Secretary.

A specimen of B. Columbia gold having been already sent by this Office to the Geological Museum in Jermyn Street It wd seem unnecessary to forward this specimen there.

ABd 11 June

This despatch and the specimens by which it was accompanied should of course be acknowledged.

TFE 11 June

CF 12

N 14