Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to
Grey, Right Honorable, Second Baronet, Sir George
29 September 1854, CO 305:5, no. 10697, 113.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2).
Douglas writes to Grey to confirm the receipt of Newcastle’s despatch, which contained a Privy Council order that “the export of Gunpowder,
Salt petre [potassium nitrate] and Brimstone, Arms and Ammunition Marine Engines and
Boilers &c, be not prevented, excepting to the places mentioned in the order.”
The minutes propose that all future military-related despatches be forwarded to the
"War Department."
No. 36
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt on the 28th of
September Instant, of the Duke of Newcastle's Circular Despatch, of the
1st day of May last, transmitting a copy of an order of the Lords of
Her Majesty's Privy Council, dated 24th April last, directing that
the export of Gunpowder, Salt petre and Brimstone, Arms and Ammunition
Marine Engines and Boilers &c,be
be not prevented, excepting to the places
mentioned in the order.
be not prevented, excepting to the places
mentioned in the order.
I have in reply to assure you that every exertion on the part of
this Government shall be made to carry that order into effect.
To The Right Honorable Sir George Grey
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department