<persName ref="prs:douglas_j"><surname>Douglas</surname>, <forename>James</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:lytton_egeb"><surname>Lytton</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>George</forename> <forename>Earle</forename> <forename>Bulwer</forename></persName> 27 November 1858, CO 60:1, no. 1051, 443. Douglas addressee Lytton

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Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 27 November 1858, CO 60:1, no. 1051, 443.The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.6, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/B58035.html. CO 60:01 CO 60 1 1051 443 35 B.C. 1858 received 29 January 1859 co_60_01_00443r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Other documents (1).

Douglas informs the CO that he has commanded Captain Grant to proceed to Fort Langley and build accommodations for his and other troops. He has charted the HBC Brigantine Recovery as a temporary shelter for the troops during construction.

The minutes Signify approval.

Enclosed is a draft from Lytton to Douglas approving of his actions.

 Douglas, James
Victoria, Vancouver's Island
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No. 35 1051, CO 60/1, p. 443; received 29 January 1859
Victoria, Vancouver's Island
27 November 1858 Sir

I have to communicate for your information, that I advised Capt. Grant, the Officer commanding the Detachment of Royal Engineers, who lately arrived here for the service of the Colony of British Columbia, to proceed without delay to Fort Langley Fraser's River and to put up buildings there for the accommodation of his own party and of the other troops expected from England, as by taking those steps I was of opinion he would be carrying out to the letter the wishes of Her Majesty's Government, the instructions of Col. Moody his Commanding Officer, and my own views with respect to the requirements of British Columbia.

2. Captain Grant coinciding with me in those views, it was arranged that the whole detachment of Royal Engineers shouldbe be transported with all their stores, provisions for four months, and building materials for the construction of several wooden houses of respectable size to Fort Langley, an arrangement which was successfully, and at once, carried into effect.

3. I have further chartered the Hudson's Bay Company's Brigantine "Recovery" 3, "Recovery" = HBC brig Recovery The Recovery. Info needed. The ship was used as a revenue cutter in guarding the Fraser River against smuggling. See the Gazette 21 August 1858, 15 and 27 January 1859. ?? used hitherto as a revenue-vessel, to lodge the troops, until houses are erected for their accommodation so that they are thoroughly protected from the weatherand and made as comfortable as circumstances will permit.

4. The men are in high spirits and in perfect health.

5. I also made a requisition on Admiral Baynes for a Medical Officer 5, Officer The medical officer was Staff Assistant Surgeon John Vernon Seddall. No, wrong man. Baynes' officer. to remain with the troops.

Trusting these proceedings may meet with your approbation.

I have etc. James Douglas Governor
Mr Merivale Signify approval? ABd 29 Jany HM Jan 29
Annex dt. C Jany 29
Draft reply, Lytton to Douglas, No. 14, 4 February 1859.