<persName ref="prs:douglas_j"><surname>Douglas</surname>, <forename>James</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:grey_g"><surname>Grey</surname>, <forename>George</forename></persName> 29 January 1855, CO 305:6, no. 3931, 2. Douglas addressee Grey, Sir George

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Despatch to London. Minutes (2).

Douglas writes to Grey to acknowledge Grey’s earlier request for a General Report from Douglas, for the Annual Blue Book. Douglas notes that he has yet to receive blank copies of the Blue Book, but adds that he will send the information requested in a subsequent despatch.

A minute from Merivale asks that blank copies of the Blue Book be sent to Douglas.

 Douglas, James
Victoria Vancouver's Island
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No. 44 3931, CO 305/6, p. 2; received 26 April
Victoria Vancouver's Island
29th January 1855 Sir

I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular Despatch, of the 9th of August last, directing to be inserted in the Annual Blue Book, such a General Report of the state of Repair &c, of the Government House, of this Colony, the state of the Furniture, and the arrangements under which it is provided, if provided from public funds, as will supply the Secretary of State, with full information on the subject.

I beg in reference to that subjectto to state to you, that no blank copies of the Blue Book, have ever been transmitted to this Colony, from the Colonial office. I am therefore entirely unacquainted with the forms under which such information is usually transmitted. I will however forward the information requested in your Despatch, as soon as it can be prepared.

I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient humble Servant James Douglas Governor The Right HonbleHonourable Sir George Grey Bart. Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State For the Colonial Department.
Put by. ABd 26 Apl
Blank copies of the Blue Book should be transmitted in accordance with this request. HM Apl 27 JB 28 Ap P 28/4-55