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 30 October 1858, CO 398:1, 137.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton, based on Captain Shepherd’s recommendation, advises Douglas to find an appointment in British Columbia for Colonel Plowden.
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Downing Street
30 October 1858
Sir,
I have much pleasure in enclosing to you the copy of a letter which
I have received from Captain Shepherd recommending to my notice the name
of Colonel Plowden
who has recently retired from the Service of the
Royal East India Company. Feeling entire confidence in Captain Shepherds judgment, I beg to say, that I shall be prepared to confirm
your selection of Colonel Plowden for any appointment in British
Columbia in which you may consider that his services can be most
advantageously employed for the benefit of the Colony.
who has recently retired from the Service of the
Royal East India Company. Feeling entire confidence in Captain Shepherds judgment, I beg to say, that I shall be prepared to confirm
your selection of Colonel Plowden for any appointment in British
Columbia in which you may consider that his services can be most
advantageously employed for the benefit of the Colony.