No. 33
13 August 1858
I have the honor of transmitting for your information, copies of my correspondence with the House of Assembly, from the 16th day of June last to the 10th day of August, Instant.
I have etc.
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Merivale
Acke receipt. Express Sir E. Lytton's regret at the painful disclosures as to the state of the prison in VanCouver's Island, & his earnest hope that thro' the energy of the Govr & the favorable disposition of the Ho: of Assembly measures of amendment will not only be proposed, but carried through.
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I agree.
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Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Correspondence between Douglas and the House of Assembly regarding the administration of Vancouver Island, as per despatch (12 entries, 16 pages).
Other documents included in the file
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Draft reply, Lytton to Douglas, No. 27, 5 October 1858.