<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> 30 June 1859, CO 60:4, no. 8566, 528. Douglas addressee Lytton

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Despatch to London. Minutes (1).

Douglas acknowledges receipt of correspondence on the disturbances at Ft Yale and the suspension of Mr Perrier, and that he has passed on the government's approval to Moody, for Moody's plan to send a party of Royal Marines and Royal Engineers to Fort Hope. Finally, Douglas acknowledges his inaccuracy in designating Colonel Moody the Lieutenant Governor.

 Douglas, James
Government House Victoria Vancouvers Island
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer Inserted revisionDesc.Added abstract.
No. 172 8566, CO 60/4, p. 528; received 26 August
Government House Victoria Vancouvers Island
30 June 1859 Sir

I have duly received your Despatches Nos 35 & 36 of the 21st and 22nd March referring to the disturbances at Ft Yale and the suspension of Mr Perrier.

2. I have communicated toto Colonel Moody your approval of the course he adopted in proceeding to Fort Hope, with the party of Royal Marines and Royal Engineers.

3. With reference to your observations respecting the inaccuracy into which I had fallen, by designating Colonel Moody the Lieutenant Governor, I will take care that your instructions uponupon this point shall in future be duly attended to.

I have etc. James Douglas
Mr Merivale Put by? HT Irving 27 Augt HM Augt 27 N 29