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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Grey, George 29 January 1855, CO 305:6, no. 3930, 1.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas writes to Grey to acknowledge the receipt of Grey’s Circular Despatch, which announced the appointment of a fourth Secretary of State.
No. 43
Victoria Vancouver's Island
29th January 1855
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge your Circular Despatch of the 13th of June last, informing that Her Majesty had been pleased to appoint a fourth Secretary of State, and directing that no change should be made in the manner of addressing my correspondence, as you will yourself transfer to the Duke of Newcastle, those portions of it which appear more properly to fall under the consideration of the Secretary for War. IbegManuscript image beg to assure you that those instructions will be attended to.
I have also to acknowledge your Despatch of the 25th of July last, advising the receipt of my Despatches from No 9 to No 28.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant
James Douglas
Governor

The Right Honble Sir George Grey Bart.
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Merivale
Put by.
ABd 26 Apl
HM A 27
JB 28 Ap
P 28/4-55