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Despatch from London
Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, Sir James 7 December 1858, CO 398:1, 158.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton informs Douglas that Queen Victoria has conferred upon him the distinction of Companion of the Order of the Bath.
[Private]
Downing Street
7 December 1858
Sir,
I have to acquaint you that the Queen has been graciously pleased to confer upon you the distinction of a Companion of the Order of the Bath.
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In recommending you for that mark of Royal Favor I have felt that it was only due to you that your successful administration of the Govt of Vancouver's Island should not pass unnoticed, and I beg leave to assure you that in installing you in your new and more difficult Govt. of British Columbia, I have personally felt much gratification from HMs condescension in publicly marking your previous services with Her Royal approbation.
I have etc.
E.B. Lytton
Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, Sir James 7 December 1858, CO 398:1, 158. The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.0, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/B587049A.html.

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