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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 15 March 1859, CO 60:4, no. 4799, 210.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas informs Lytton of payments drawn from the Colonial Treasury for military expenses.
The minutes forward Douglas’s report to the Treasury.
No. 113, Military Expenses
Victoria, Vancouver's Island
15 March 1859
Sir,
With reference to my Despatch of the 10th Instant No 112, reporting to you that in consequence of a Requisition made upon me by Colonel Moody for the sum of Two thousand, Five Hundred and Twenty pounds (£2520), for defraying ExpensesManuscript imageExpenses incurred by the Military Department, I had drawn upon Her Majesty's Paymaster General, through the Colonial Treasury for the sum of Twelve Hundred and Fifty pounds (£1250), I have now the honor to inform you that the Treasury has this day negociated Bills for a further sum on this account of Four Hundred pounds (£400).
2. The Bills are in two sets for Two Hundred pounds each, numberedManuscript imagenumbered 6 & 7, at 30 days sight, and in favor of Messrs Price and Co of Victoria of which particulars I have duly advised Her Majesty's Paymaster General.
I have etc.
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
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Treasury at once with ref. to our recent Letter. L[ithographed] F[orm].
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