Douglas acknowledges Newcastle's Circular Despatch of 14 April 1862 [missing]
and informs him that there are no Militia or Volunteer Corps at present existing in British Columbia.
No. 37, Military
1 August 1862
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Circular
Despatch of the 14th April 1862.
2. With reference thereto I have to inform your Grace that
there are no Militia or VolunteerCorps Corps at present existing in
British Columbia.
3. Should any such Corps be hereafter formed, I will not
fail to forward the half yearly Return required by your Grace's
aforesaid Despatch.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke
Your Grace's most obedient
Humble Servant James Douglas