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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 28 May 1862, CO 305:19, no. 7704, 170.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas informs Newcastle that Victoria being a Free Port, no Customs Duties are leviable in the colony of Vancouver Island.
No. 26
28 May 1862
In reply to your Despatch of the 15th of March last, marked "Separate", calling for a Return of Customs Duties levied on articles imported into this Colony, I have the honour to acquaint Your Grace that Victoria being a Free Port, no CustomsDutiesManuscript image Duties are leviable.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient
and humble Servant
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Joseph
This Return is I think required for Parliament.
VJ 5 Augt