Douglas writes to Newcastle to acknowledge the receipt of previous despatches, the numbers and dates for which
he notes in the margin.
No. [34a]
20 July 1854
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt, on the 16th
Inst, of a letter from your Grace, advising the receipt of my
Despatches, of the numbers and dates noted under.
Originals No. 1, 5 January, to No. 3, 30 January 1854.
Duplicates No. 1 to No. 3.
I have the honor to be
Your Grace's most obedient humble Servant
James Douglas
Governor
The Right HonbleThe Duke of Newcastle
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department