Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1).
Confidential
18 June 1863
My Lord Duke,
I have the honor to forward herewith to Your Grace in compliance with
prescribed Rule, a Confidential report upon the characters and
qualifications of the principal Officers ofthis this Government.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke,
Your Graces most obedient
and humble Servant James Douglas
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Report outlining the general background of the principal officers in
the colony followed by a detailed assessment, in the governor's hand,
of their character and performance in carrying out their specific
duties, 17 June 1863, signed by Douglas.