Douglas writes to Grey to acknowledge receipt of Grey’s Circular Despatch, which transmits a copy of the Merchant’s Shipping Act 1854, and an accompanying letter from the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council, for Trade.
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular
Despatch, of the 6th September last, transmitting a copy of the "Merchant's Shipping Act 1854," and a letter addressed to the Colonial
Department, by direction of the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council,
for Trade, accompanying and referring to that Act.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant
James Douglas
Governor
I have etc.
The Right HonbleSir George Grey Bart.
Her Majestys principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.