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Despatch from London
Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, Sir James 12 February 1859, LAC :, 112.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton informs Douglas that the Briseis bound for Vancouver Island burned at sea.
No. 23
Downing Street
12 February 1859
Sir,
I regret to acquaint you that the "Briseis" bound for Vancouver's Island, with Stores for the Royal Engineers stationed in British Columbia was burnt on the 8th December in Latitude 21, S. Longitude, 35, W.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant,
E B Lytton
People in this document

Douglas, Sir James

Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer

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Briseis

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British Columbia

Vancouver Island

Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, Sir James 12 February 1859, LAC :, 112. 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/B597023.html.

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