Colonial Despatches

Sir Edward
I have obeyed yr orders in introducing this remark which is a precaution on the safe side; but I do not think the appointments can possibly clash, as these which are now reported are in a different Colony from that to whh you have sent Mr Hamley, Cooper, Brew &c.

[The following appear to be notes by Lytton for a confidential reply to Douglas:]

Dft Despatch to Douglas also a private letter to Mr Cooper that if the Harbour Masters place be filled up at a lower salary I refer him to my letter appointing Mr C. to some other place as near as possible to the value of about 400£ a year & that I consider in sending him out the faith of the Govt is pledged to his appointment & that his evidence on the value of the Colony led as much to its erection, & that any delay or obstruction to his appointment can only be regarded as owing to the hostilities he may have provoked from the H.B.C. & would lead to inquiries & difficulties thereon wh it would [be] for the advantage [and] convenience of HM Govt to avoid. I trust by the next mail to hear that Mr Cooper is appointed to some place for wh he may be fitted. & the great desire of the Govr to have even strangers to the place sent out wd have no excuse for the non appointment of Mr C.

Sir Edd Lytton
I have thought it preferable to refer to the official correspondence which has already passed on this subject than to the private Letter written by Mr Cooper to Mr Chas. Villiers in reference to his appointment whh you placed in my hands.