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Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 26 March 1859, CO 60:4, no. 4810, 253.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas writes to Lytton in reference to earlier military expenses draw against the Paymaster General, and declares “the further negociation of Bills to the extent of Six Hundred pounds (£600) on the same account.”
In the minutes, Blackwood notes the following: “Treasury with 4799,” which Carnarvon initials.
No. 124, Military Expenses
Victoria, Vancouver's Island
26 March 1859
Sir,
With reference to my Despatches of the 10th and 15th Instant, Nos 112 and 113, upon the subject of the Requisition made upon me by the Colonel Commanding the Troops for the sum of £2,520 to meet current Expenses of that Department, and advising of the Bills drawn upon HerManuscript imageHer Majesty's Paymaster General to the extent of £1650, I have the honor to acquaint you of the further negociation of Bills to the extent of Six Hundred pounds (£600) on the same account, the particulars of which have been communicated to Her Majesty's Paymaster General.
I have etc.
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
Manuscript image
Treasury with 4799. L[ithographed] F[orm].
ABd 10/5
C May 11
Douglas, Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 26 March 1859, CO 60:4, no. 4810, 253. 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/B59124.html.

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