Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer to
Douglas, Sir James 11 September 1858, CO 398:1, 100.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
[Private]
Downing Street
11 September 1858
Sir,
This letter will be presented to you by Mr John D'Ewes who is
proceeding to B Columbia and who has applied to me for a letter of
introduction to you. Mr D'Ewes has been personally acquainted with
me for many years.1
In granting this introduction it has been explained to Mr D'Ewes
that it will confer upon him no claim to Public employment in the Colony.
Mr D'Ewes has submitted to me letters from Lord Willoughby de Broke, Mr James Deardon of Rochdale, Lancashire and Mr Wm. Tooke
F.R.S. which afford satisfactory
evidence as to his
respectability.
evidence as to his
respectability.
Mr D'Ewes has held several Colonial appointments in Australia
which leads me to trust that he will prove a useful Member of Society
in the Colony under your Govt.
Footnotes
- = John D'Ewes In 9092, CO 6/27, p. 553.