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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 11 May 1854, CO 305:5, no. 6342, 56.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas writes to Newcastle to correct an error in a previous despatch, which was intended to reply to a different correspondence, which Douglas notes.
The minutes note that Douglas's clerical error had been noted at the time.
No. 11
Victoria Vancouver's Island
11th May 1854 My Lord Duke,
In referring to my Despatch No 5 of the 27th February last, I observe with regret, an error in the same, which I now beg leave to correct; it being intended as a reply to your Grace's Despatch No 12 of the 22nd October 1853, instead as therein set forth to your Grace's Despatch No 10, of the 15th October, which is noticed in my Despatch No 6 of the 28th February 1853.
I have the honor to be
Your Grace's most obedient humble Servant
James Douglas
Vancouver's Island

[His Grace The Right Honble The Duke of Newcastle
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department]
Minutes by CO staff
Manuscript image
Put by. The clerical error was observed at the time.
ABd 25 July
HM July 25
FP 26
GG 26