Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 14 June 1861, LAC RG7:G8C/2, 487.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Newcastle informs Douglas that
the Secretary of State for War has given directions for the issue free of cost, of five hundred first class Brunswick Rifles with a suitable supply of ammunition for the use of the Volunteer Force in Vancouver Island.
No. 60
Downing Street
14 June 1861
Sir,
In answer to your despatch No. 19 of the 19th of February last, I have the honor to acquaint you that in compliance with your request the Secretary
of State for War has given directions for the issue free of
cost, of five hundred first class Brunswick Rifles with a
suitable supply of ammunition for the use of the Volunteer Force in Vancouver Island.
suitable supply of ammunition for the use of the Volunteer Force in Vancouver Island.