Douglas, Chief Factor Governor Vice-Admiral Sir James to Lytton, Sir Edward George Earle Bulwer 6 July 1859, CO 60:4, no. 8584, 601.

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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 6 July 1859, CO 60:4, no. 8584, 601.

Abstract

Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Other documents (1).

Douglas confirms receipt of a despatch approving of the employment of Mr Brew in the capacity of Chief Gold Commissioner, and of the appointment of Mr C.J.R. Bedford as a Justice of the Peace for the District of Langley. Douglas reports Brew's request to step down and that Sanders, Assistant Gold Commissioner, is now in charge of the Gold Department. Douglas adds that O'Reilly has replaced Bedford as Justice of the Peace at Langley.

No. 190

Victoria, Vancouver's Island

6 July 1859

Sir,

I have duly received your Despatch No 47, of the 11th April last approving of my employment of Mr Brew in the capacity of Chief Gold Commissioner, and of the appointment of Mr C.J.R. Bedford as a Justice of the Peace for the District of Langley.

With

2. With reference thereto I have the honor to inform you that Mr Brew having requested to be relieved of the duties of Gold Commissioner I complied with his request, and Mr Sanders, Assistant Gold Commissioner is now in charge of the Gold Department. Mr Bedford having tendered his resignation I accepted it, and appointed Mr Peter O'Reilly to be Justice of the Peace at Langley in his stead.

I have etc.
James Douglas