<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> 16 May 1855, CO 305:6, no. 6875, 46. Douglas addressee Grey, Sir George

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Despatch to London. Minutes (1).

Douglas writes to Grey to acknowledge receipt of Letters Patent, under the Royal Sign Manual, constituting the Royal Commission of the Patriotic Fund; Douglas then states his intention to establish a Committee, in this Colony, to collect subscriptions for the fund.

 Douglas, James
Victoria Vancouver's Island
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No. 3 6875, CO 305/6, p. 46; received 23 July
Victoria Vancouver's Island
16th May 1855 Sir

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular Despatch of the 23rd of January last, transmitting copy of the Letters Patent, under the Royal Sign Manual, constituting the Royal Commission of the Patriotic Fund, and I shall take immediate steps for giving publicity to the Royal Commission, and to establish a local Committee in this Colony for the purpose of collecting subscriptions, in aid of the benevolent objects to which the said Fund is to be applied.

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.
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