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Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 4 July 1862, NAC RG7:G8C/3, 117.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Newcastle acknowledges Douglas's defence of his decision to appoint D'Ewes Acting Postmaster at Victoria, adding that your explanation is quite satisfactory.
No. 110
Downing Street
4 July 1862
Sir,
I have had the honor to receive your despatch No. 24 of the 13th of May, containing an answer to my despatch of the 24th of February last, relative to your having appointed the late Mr. D'Ewes to an office at Victoria.
The circumstances which you mention accountforManuscript image for your having conferred the appointment on him, and your explanation is quite satisfactory.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient Servant
Newcastle

Governor Douglas C.B.
People in this document

D'Ewes, John

Douglas, James

Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes

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Victoria