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Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 30 December 1861, LAC RG7:G8C/2, 597.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Newcastle informs Douglas that Francis has been appointed United States Consul at Victoria, Vancouver Island, and asks if he is aware of any objection to his appointment.
No. 81
Downing Street
30 December 1861
Sir,
I have to acquaint you that an application has been received from the United States Minister at this Court, applying for the issue of an Exequatur to Mr. Allen Francis of Illinois as United States Consul at Victoria, Vancouver Island.
As I am not informed whether this Gentleman is resident in the Colony under your Government I have to instruct you to ascertain if this be the case, and if he is, to report to me whether or not you are aware of any objection to his appointment, and if you are not aware of any such objection, you will recognize him provisionally in that capacity until the arrival of the Exequatur.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant,
Newcastle