<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> 7 December 1858, CO 398:1, 158. Lytton addressee Douglas

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Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 7 December 1858, CO 398:1, 158.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/V587348A.html. CO 398:01 CO 398 1 158 Private V.I. 1858 co_398_01_00080r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Despatch from London.

Lytton informs Douglas that Queen Victoria has conferred upon him the distinction of Companion of the Order of the Bath.

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[Private] CO 398/1, p. 158 7 December 1858

I have to acquaint you that the Queen has been graciously pleased to confer upon you the distinction of a Companion of the Order of the Bath.

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In recommending you for that mark of Royal Favor I have felt that it was only due to you that your successful administration of the Govt. of Vancouver's Island should not pass unnoticed, and I beg leave to assure you that in installing you in your new and more difficult Govt of British Columbia, I have personally felt much gratification from HMs condescension in publicly marking your previous services with Her Royal approbation.

I have etc. E.B. Lytton