Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 13 January 1859, CO 60:4, no. 2735, 60.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2).
Douglas acknowledges receipt of a despatch approving “the proceedings of Captain Parsons” and a recommendation that the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury “honor [Parsons'] Bills.”
The minutes “Put by.”
No. 74
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch
of the 15th November 1858, No 40, intimating your approval
of the proceedings of Captain Parsons, R.E. in conveying the party
of Sappers and Miners under his command to
to their destination, and
that you had recommended the Lords Commisioners of the Treasury
to honor his Bills for an additional Sum of Six Hundred pounds (£600);
which approval and information I have duly conveyed to Captain
Parsons in accordance with your instructions.
to their destination, and
that you had recommended the Lords Commisioners of the Treasury
to honor his Bills for an additional Sum of Six Hundred pounds (£600);
which approval and information I have duly conveyed to Captain
Parsons in accordance with your instructions.