Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Labouchere, Henry 16 April 1857, CO 305:8, no. 5815, 42.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (1).
Douglas expresses his “satisfaction” that the Colonial Office approved of his decision not
to “interfere” with the manhunt for accused murderers as requested by the Commander
of the US Steamer “Massachusetts” but to “embrace” the “provisions of the Extradition Treaty” instead.
The minutes “Put by.”
No. 9
1. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatches
Nos 2 and 3 of the 7th and 15th of January last, and observe with
much satisfaction that you approve of the course which I adopted in
respect to the application from the Commander of the United States
Steamer "Massachusetts," for assistance in arresting the Indianswho
who had murdered an American Citizen.
who had murdered an American Citizen.
2. I feel no less gratified and highly appreciate the Kind notice,
bestowed upon the account which I transmitted, of the Indian population
of Vancouver's Island.
.mar*
In 11582.
The Right Honble Henry Labouchere Esqre
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.
