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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Grey, George 8 February 1855, CO 305:6, no. 3937, 22.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1).
Douglas writes to Grey to acknowledge receipt of Grey’s most secret and confidential circular, which transmits copies of a code of private signals for the use of Ships of War and the Forts and Colonies of both France and England.
A circulated minute directs that Douglas’s despatch be forwarded to the War Department.
No. 50
Victoria Vancouver's Island
8th February 1855
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular Despatch marked "Most secret and confidential," transmitting two printed copies of a code of private signals prepared by Her Majesty's Government, in concert with the Government of the Emperor of the French, for the use of the Ships of war, and the Forts and Colonies of the two Countries, with explanatory notes for the use of the same. I have to assure you in reply that I shall not fail tocarryManuscript image carry out the instructions of Her Majesty's Government, as set forth in your Despatch, with the utmost possible care and secrecy.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant,
James Douglas
Governor

I have etc.
The Right Honble Sir George Grey Bart
Her Majesty's principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.
Minutes by CO staff
Manuscript image
War Dept.
ABd 26 April
HM A 27
JB 28 Ap
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