Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Labouchere, Henry 22 May 1856, CO 305:7, no. 7238, 55.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2).
Douglas writes to Labouchere thanking him for sending a copy of
Wordsworth on the law of Elections,to assist with establishing a council on Vancouver Island.
[Private]
I have received the copy of "Wordsworth on the law of Elections,"
and also the form of ordinance establishing a council, which you were
kind enough to send me.
I feel deeply obliged by your considerate kindness in that
instance, and for the friendly advice in your letter of the 1st of
March, which together with the document and Book, will be of the
greatest assistance, in carrying out the directions I have lately
received from Mr Labouchere.
I will thank you to continue the favour, on all future occasions,
when any thing novel, or extraordinary is to be attempted, or whenever
you may consider it expedient.
If I can be of any use in this part of the world, pray command
my services.
H. Merivale Esquire
&c &c &c
&c &c &c
