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Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 2 May 1859, CO 60:4, no. 6501, 337.

Abstract
Despatch to London.
Douglas acknowledges receipt of Lytton’s despatch from 2 February 1859 and confirms that he has informed Captain Parsons of the “irregularity” of officials other than the governor directly addressing Her Majesty’s government. Douglas assures Lytton that “Colonial Regulations with respect to correspondence” will be made public as per his instructions.
No. 145, Military
Government House Victoria
Vancouvers Island
2 May 1859
Sir
I have duly received your Despatch of the 2nd February last No 13 acknowledging my Despatch reporting the arrival of Captain Parsons with a Detachment of Royal Engineers, and acquainting me that you had received a letter from that Officer to the same effect.
In compliance with yourManuscript imageyour directions I have caused Captain Parsons to be informed of the irregularity of his proceeding in addressing a letter direct to Her Majesty's Government; and the established Colonial Regulations with respect to correspondence shall be made public according to your instructions.
I have etc.
James Douglas
Douglas, Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 2 May 1859, CO 60:4, no. 6501, 337. 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/B59145.html.

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