Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Molesworth, William
13 December 1855, CO 305:6, no. 1479, 185.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
Douglas writes to Molesworth to report that, as instructed, he has informed Sangster of the advice given “by the Commissioners of the Customs” as to how Sangster should handle future customs-disputes. Finally, Douglas acknowledges the administrative protocol for “sending home Memorials or representations
addressed to the Secretary of State by any inhabitant of Vancouvers Island.”
No. 30
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No 3
of the 5th of September last transmitting a Report of the
Commissioners of the Customs, on the complaint of Mr Robert Swanston,
and I am glad to learn that they are of opinion that the proceedings of
Collector Sangster have been justified and that Mr Swanston's
complaint is fully and satisfactorily answered.
I
I have according to your instructions directed the attention of
Collector Sangster to the advice offered by the Commissioners of the
Customs, as to the course he should pursue, in future in all disputes or
application for relief in similar cases.
I shall also carefully attend to your instructions in respect to
sending home Memorials or representations addressed to the Secretary of
State by any inhabitant of Vancouvers Island.
The Right Honble Sir William Molesworth Bart
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.