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Despatch to London. Minutes (3).

Douglas informs Douglas that he has appointed Lindley and Mayne to a Commission to represent the interests of the Colony of British Columbia at the International Exhibition to be held in London in 1862, and offers a justification for his decision.

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No. 69 405, CO 60/11, p. 144; received 13 January 1862 14 November 1861

With reference to the correspondence and information which I have had the honor to receive from Your Grace upon the subject of the International Exhibition to be held in London during the forthcoming year, I have the honor to communicate to you that I have appointed the Gentlemen hereafternamed named to form a Commission to represent the interests of the Colony of British Columbia at that Exhibition: John Lindley Esqre, F.R.I. Richard Charles Mayne Esqre, Commander, Royal Navy.

2. The qualifications of Dr Lindley for this appointment are well known, and need no explanation from me. Of Commander Mayne I need only say that he has just returned to England upon promotion, after a service of nearly four years in these Colonies in Her Majesty's Surveying Ships Plumperand and Hecate, and that this Colony is indebted to him for valuable information acquired during certain exploring trips undertaken at my request.

I have the honor to be My Lord Duke Your Grace's most obedient and humble Servant James Douglas
Chief Clerk VJ 14 Jan
Mr Elliot To the Commrs for the Exhibition in L[edger] F[olio]? There seems to have been some correspondence with a Revd J. Garrett in the N.A. Dept, but it may not be necessary to notice that correspondence. At once. GG 15/1/62
Transmit. TFE 16/1