<persName ref="prs:douglas_j"><surname>Douglas</surname>, <forename>James</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:newcastle"><surname>Pelham-Clinton</surname>, <forename>Henry</forename> <forename>Pelham</forename> <forename>Fiennes</forename></persName> 12 December 1862, CO 305:19, no. 1596, 301. Douglas addressee Newcastle

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Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 12 December 1862, CO 305:19, no. 1596, 301.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/V62059.html. CO 305:19 CO 305 19 1596 301 59 Miscellaneous V.I. 1862 received 14 February 1863 co_305_19_00304r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Other documents (2).

Douglas informs Newcastle that he has sent the Douglas Pine seed as requested by Howard.

Douglas, James Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes Inserted revisionDesc. Added abstract.
No. 59, Miscellaneous 1596, CO 305/19, p. 301; received 14 February 1863 12 December 1862

Adverting to your Despatch No 94 of the 16h April last, I have the honor to acquaint Your Grace that by this opportunity will be forwarded through the Express office of Messrs Wells Fargo & Co (London Agents, Eives & Macey, of King William Street) a Box addressedto to Her Majesty's Commissioners for Woods and Forests, containing about 20 lbs weight of Seed, and 6 1/2 Bushels of Cones, of the Douglas Pine.

2. The greatest care has been taken in the collection and packing of this Seed, and I hope it will turn out in good condition. The case is metal lined, and the packages containing the Seed are surrounded by dry Charcoal to absorb moisture.

The

The expense of collecting amounts to Sixty five pounds, Thirteen Shillings, and Five pence (£65.13.5), the particulars of which will be brought to account in the periodical Statement rendered of the Receipt and Disbursement of Imperial moneys by this Government.

4. The case has been insured for the amount of 325 Dollars.

I have the honor to be My Lord Duke Your Grace's most obedient and humble Servant James Douglas
Mr Elliot Send a Copy of this Despatch to Mr Howard for information? VJ 14 Feby
So proceed. TFE 14 Feb[ruar]y
Fortescue to James Howard, Woods and Forests, 20 February 1863, forwarding copy of the despatch and advising he would be subsequently contacted regarding payment for gathering the seeds.
Elliot to G.A. Hamilton, Treasury, 20 February 1863, forwarding correspondence relating to the collection of the seeds, and asking whether the Commissioners of Woods and Forests should be asked to pay the expense of the collection into the Imperial funds.