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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Labouchere, Henry 16 April 1857, CO 305:8, no. 5816, 44.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas acknowledges the receipt of a Despatch labelled Confidential, concerning instructions for Prevost and Richards on their boundary commission.
The minutes Put by.
No. 10
Victoria Vancouver's Island
16th April 1857
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch of the 2nd of January last, marked "Confidential," transmitting for my information, Copy of the letter and accompanying paper of instructions, addressed to Captains Prevost and RichardsonManuscript image on their appointment as Her Majesty's Commissioners, to mark out a portion of the boundary line, between the territories of Great Britain and the United States.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant
James Douglas
Governor

The Right Honble Henry Labouchere Esqre
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.
Minutes by CO staff
Manuscript image
Put by.
ABd 27 June
HM June 27
CF 29
HL 1