<persName ref="prs:lytton_egeb"><surname>Lytton</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>George</forename> <forename>Earle</forename> <forename>Bulwer</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:douglas_j"><surname>Douglas</surname>, <forename>James</forename></persName> 4 September 1858, CO 410:1, 182. Lytton addressee Douglas

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Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 4 September 1858, CO 410:1, 182.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/V587318.html. CO 410:01 CO 410 1 182 18 V.I. 1858 co_410_01_00094r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Despatch from London.

Lytton instructs Douglas to recognize Monsr. Rousset as French Consular Agent at Victoria.

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BC No. 18 CO 410/1, p. 182 4 September 1858

At the instance of the Earl of Malmesbury I transmit to you the copy of a note from the French Ambassador at this Court stating the circumstances under which the French Government are desirous that Monsr. Rousset should be recognized as French Consular Agent at Victoria, Vancouver's Island.

As I am not aware of any objection to this Gentleman's appointment I have to instruct you to recognize Monsr Rousset in the above capacity on his arrival in the Colony.

I have etc.