I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the Duke of
Newcastle's Despatch, advising the receipt of my letters of the numbers
and dates noted under.
Originals No. 4, 25 February, and No. 8, 13 March 1854.
Duplicates Nos. 5 to 7.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant
James Douglas
Governor
To The Right Honorable Sir George Grey
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department