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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 26 March 1861, CO 60:10, no. 5507, 157.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas acknowledges Newcastle's despatch, marked secret and dated 16 January 1861, advising how he should proceed if any persons or shipping belonging to any of the States which may have seceded from the federation of the United States of North America, should…come within the limits of my Government.
Secret, Separate
26 March 1861
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Despatch marked Secret of the 16th January last, indicating the course which Her Majesty's Government wish should be pursued in regard to persons or shipping belonging to any of the States which may have seceded from the federation of the UnitedStatesManuscript image States of North America, should any such come within the limits of my Government; and I beg to assure Your Grace that your instructions in this particular shall be most carefully attended to.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke
Your Grace's most obedient
and humble Servant
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
Manuscript image
Put by.
ABd 18/6
TFE 18/6
CF 19
N 19