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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 31 May 1862, CO 305:19, no. 7226, 180.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (2).
Douglas acknowledges receipt of Newcastle's despatch informing him that surplus 68 pounder guns from HMS Bacchante and HMS Topaze are to be added to the shore defences at either Esquimalt or Victoria.
No. 30
31 May 1862
I have had the honour to receive your Despatch No 92 of the 21st March 1862, and I am gratified to learn thereby that arrangementshaveManuscript image have been made for landing in Vancouver Island two 68 pounder Guns, which may be spared from Her Majesty's Ships "Bacchante" and "Topaze".
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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Put by.
ABd 21 July
Put by.
TFE 21 July