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Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 12 July 1862, NAC RG7:G8C/3, 119.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Newcastle asks Douglas to inform the Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island that their Address of Condolence to the Queen has been received and appreciated by Her Majesty.
No. 111
Downing Street
12 July 1862
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 20 of the 4th of April enclosing an Address of Condolence to the Queen from the Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island.
I have to request that you will acquaint them that their Address has been duly laid before the Queen and that HerMajestyManuscript image Majesty was pleased to receive it very graciously, and derived much satisfaction from the assurances of sympathy with Her and with the Royal Family expressed by the Legislative Assembly.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient Servant
Newcastle

Governor Douglas C.B.