Labouchere acknowledges Douglas’s receipt from a previous despatch regarding the commissioning of a steamship for
the protection of Vancouver Island, and expresses his approval.
No. 11
Downing Street,
15th May 1856
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No 3 of the
1st of March and to approve the measures which, with the advice of
your Council, you have taken for the protection of the Settlement.
I have the honor to be Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant
H. Labouchere