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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 12 January 1860, CO 305:14, no. 2317, 2.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (1), Other documents (1).
Douglas informs Newcastle that he has granted Pemberton, whom he describes as a valuable public officer, an eight month, unpaid, leave of absence.
No. 1
Vancouver's Island
12 January 1860
My Lord Duke
Mr Pemberton the Colonial Surveyor of Vancouvers Island, having applied to me for leave to absent himself from the Colony on urgent private business, I have the honor to inform your Grace, that I have granted him leave of absence for 8 months, in accordanceManuscript imageaccordance with his request.
2. I have informed Mr Pemberton that his salary would cease from the date of his quitting the Colony.
3. With reference to any future appointment Her Majestys Government may contemplate, I have much pleasure in recommending Mr Pemberton for confirmed appointment as Colonial Surveyor, his application to business, activity,Manuscript imageactivity, and assiduity deserve my commendation, and render him in my opinion a valuable public officer.
I have the honor to be My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient humble servant
James Douglas

To, His Grace
The Duke of Newcastle
&c &c &c
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Merivale
Acke.
ABd 5/3
HM Mh 5
CF 6
N 7
Other documents included in the file
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Draft reply, Newcastle to Douglas, No. 15, 17 March 1860, acknowledging Douglas's despatch informing him of Pemberton's leave of absence.