Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 30 June 1859, CO 305:10, no. 8585, 208.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
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Douglas confirms receipt of correspondence on
the repayment of the advances made by [him] in the year 1856 to the Federal authorities in Washington Territory to enable them to prosecute hostilities against the Indians,noting, too,
the receipt of a letter from the Treasurer of the United States forwarding…the amount due.
No. 21
30 June 1859
I have duly received your Despatches Nos 42 and 55 of the 2d &
25h April upon the subject of the repayment of the advances
made by me in the year 1856 to the Federal authorities in
in
Washington Territory to enable them to prosecute hostilities against the Indians.
in
Washington Territory to enable them to prosecute hostilities against the Indians.
2. With reference thereto I am glad to say that by the last
mail, I received a letter from the Treasurer of the United
States forwarding to me an order for the amount due.
3. I have to return you my warmest thanks for the kind interest
you have manifested in this matter
matter, and for the course of action
you adopted, to which I believe I may mainly attribute the
repayment of the money.
matter, and for the course of action
you adopted, to which I believe I may mainly attribute the
repayment of the money.
I have etc.
Minutes by CO staff
At once.
HM
Augt 27
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