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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 9 May 1861, CO 305:17, no. 6111, 213.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1).
Douglas acknowledges Newcastle's despatch no. 47, dated 1 March 1861, that congratulated him on the completion of the Fisgard and Race Rock Light houses, and expresses his regret that he has been forced to ask for additional funds from the British government to cover the project's budget overages.
No. 36
9 May 1861
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch of 1st March No 47 upon the subject of the completion of the Fisgard and Race Rock Light houses, and I am much gratified tofindManuscript image find that my proceedings in this matter have met with the concurrence of Her Majesty's Government.
2. I much regret however that circumstances which I could not personally control should oblige me to apply for further pecuniary aid, altho' of a comparatively trifling amount, as represented in my despatch of the 2nd instantNoManuscript image No 35, but your Grace will I trust appreciate the position in which I was placed, and believe there was no other proper course open to me.
3. I transmit herewith for your Grace's information Drawings of the Light houses which will convey some idea of their character and appearance.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke
Your Grace's most obedient
humble Servant
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
Manuscript image
Mr Elliot
Copy to Bd of Trade, & Treasury. See 6110.
Drawings in original.
ABd 8 July
Transmit.
TFE 8/7
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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