Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes to
Douglas, Sir James 17 September 1859, LAC :, 94.
Abstract
Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes to
Douglas, Sir James 17 September 1859, LAC :, 94.
Despatch from London.
No. 11
Downing Street
17 September 1859
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches Nos. 19 and 28
of the 6th June and 22nd July reporting the irregularities which
had been discovered in the Custom House of Vancouvers Island and the
dismissal of MrCharles A. 
Anderson from the Office of Collector on
the ground of carelessness and remissness in the management of his
Department.
Anderson from the Office of Collector on
the ground of carelessness and remissness in the management of his
Department.
I have no alternative except to approve your decision in this
matter, and the proceedings which are being taken against the person
suspected of having embezzled the public money.