Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 2 September 1858, LAC RG7:G8C/6, 4.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton issues the Queen’s commissioner to Douglas appointing him
Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Colony of British Columbia.
No. 1
Downing Street,
2 September 1858
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit to you, herewith, the Queen's
Commission under the Great Seal, constituting and appointing you to be
Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Colony of British
Columbia and its Dependencies, together with
with Instructions under the
Royal Sign Manual and Signet, for your general guidance in the
administration of the government of the Colony.
with Instructions under the
Royal Sign Manual and Signet, for your general guidance in the
administration of the government of the Colony.