No. 26
28 May 1862
In reply to your Despatch of the 15th of March last, marked "Separate", calling for a Return of Customs Duties levied on articles imported into this Colony, I have the honour to acquaint Your Grace that Victoria being a Free Port, no CustomsDutiesManuscript image Duties are leviable.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient
and humble Servant
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Joseph
This Return is I think required for Parliament.
VJ 5 Augt
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 28 May 1862, CO 305:19, no. 7704, 170. 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/V62026.html.

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