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Despatch from London
Molesworth, Sir William to Douglas, Sir James 3 August 1855, LAC :, 267.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Molesworth writes to Douglas to report that the Government will reimburse Douglas's expenses for the charter of the Otter, for "protection of the Settlement," upon receipt of "a properly certified account of the same."
No. 1
Downing Street
3d August 1855
Sir,
With reference to your despatch, No 1, of the 6th of March last, I have to acquaint you that Her Majesty's Government having again taken into their consideration the circumstances under which youcharteredManuscript image chartered the Ship "Otter" as a Guardship for the protection of the Settlement will be prepared to defray the amount thus expended upon receiving from you a properly certified account of the same.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant
William Molesworth

Governor Douglas
&c &c &c
Van Couver's Island
People in this document

Douglas, Sir James

Molesworth, Sir William

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Otter, 1852-1861

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Vancouver Island

Molesworth, Sir William to Douglas, Sir James 3 August 1855, LAC :, 267. 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/V557301.html.

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