Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Russell, John 6 August 1855, CO 305:6, no. 8993, 106.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
Douglas writes to Russell to acknowledge receipt of several despatches, and to acknowledge Russell’s approval that
the relief of the Master and Crewof the Lord Western should be
borne by the Trust Fund.
No. 13
I had the honor of receiving your Despatch No 1, of the 29th of
May last, on the 31st of Ultimo, and I observe with great
satisfaction, that your Lordship approves, of the measures resorted to,
for the relief of the Master and Crew of the "Lord Western", as reported
in my letter of the 5th January 1854, and that you have directed that
the expenses incurred, on that occasion, should be borne by the Trust
Fund.
The Right Honble Lord John Russel [Russell]
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.
