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Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 30 August 1862, NAC RG7:G8C/3, 133.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Newcastle informs Douglas that the British Columbia account with the Colonial Agents General is overdrawn by £551.18.9 following payment for stores for lighthouses in the colony and instructs him to immediately supply the Agents General with funds sufficient to enable them to replace this overdraught and to meet current demands.
No. 116
Downing Street
30 August 1862
Sir,
With reference to my despatch No. 112 of the 24th ultimo I have the honor to acquaint you that the Colonial Agents General have informed me that in paying the sum of 356.1.11 due for stores supplied for theManuscript image Vancouver Island Light House, the Vancouver Island Account has been overdrawn to the extent of 551.18.9, and I have to desire that you will immediately supply the Agents General with funds sufficient to enable them to replace this overdraught and to meet current demands.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Newcastle

Governor Douglas C.B.