Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 31 May 1862, CO 305:19, no. 7224, 175.
Abstract
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 31 May 1862, CO 305:19, no. 7224, 175.
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
No. 28, Military
31 May 1862
I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of Your Despatch No 87 of
the 20th February last, acquainting me that the Secretary of State
for War has, on Your Grace's recommendation,authorized
authorized the issue of
a supply of Rifles for the use of the Volunteers of Vancouver Island,
of a description superior to the Brunswick Rifles recently sent out;
and that 500 stand of Rifles pattern 53, with a proper supply of
ammunition have accordingly been presented to the Colony.
authorized the issue of
a supply of Rifles for the use of the Volunteers of Vancouver Island,
of a description superior to the Brunswick Rifles recently sent out;
and that 500 stand of Rifles pattern 53, with a proper supply of
ammunition have accordingly been presented to the Colony.
2. I beg to assure Your Grace that your kind attention in thus
providingfor
for the wants of the Colony in this respect, is highly
appreciated.
for the wants of the Colony in this respect, is highly
appreciated.
3. I will duly advise Your Grace so soon as the Arms may arrive.
Other documents included in the file
Elliot to Under Secretary of State, War Office, 23 July 1862,
forwarding copy of the despatch.