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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Grey, George 29 January 1855, CO 305:6, no. 3932, 3.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas writes to Grey to acknowledge receipt of Grey’s earlier correspondence, which asks Douglas and the Executive Council to consider the Postmaster General's call for a reduction in the Gratuities paid to Masters of vessels, Pilots, Boatmen, and others, for the conveyance of ship letters.
No. 45
Victoria Vancouvers Island
29th January 1855
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular Despatch, of the 15th of August last, transmitting copy of a letter, addressed to the Colonial Department, by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, enclosing copy of a letter from the Postmaster General, recommending a reduction in the Gratuities paid to Masters of vessels, Pilots, Boatmen, and others, for the conveyance of ship letters.
Your instructions directing that the recommendation of the Postmaster General, be brought under theconsiderationManuscript image consideration of the Executive Council of this Colony, with a view to the proposed reduction being effected, Shall receive my immediate attention.
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
Manuscript image
Treasury.
ABd 26 Apl
HM A 27
JB 28 Apl
P 28/4-55