Douglas writes to Newcastle to acknowledge receipt of two “Blue Books,” entitled "Part 2. Reports of the past
and present state of Her Majesty's Colonial Possession," and “Return of Colonial Governors,"
respectively.
No. 22
25 March 1861
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the following
Blue Books:
"Part 2. Reports of the past and present state of Her
Majesty's Colonial Possession."
"Return of Colonial Governors."
and
and I have to return my thanks to your Grace for providing me
with those valuable sources of information.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke
Your Graces most obedient
humble Servant James Douglas