Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 3 May 1859, CO 60:4, no. 6504, 340.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2).
Douglas acknowledges receipt of Lytton’s despatch from 11 February expressing approval of an
Act of Parliament providing for the Government of British Columbia and the installation of public officers.
The minutes
put by.
No. 148
I have duly received your Despatch of the 11th February
No 21 in reference to the proclamation of the Act of Parliament
providing for the Government of British Columbia and the
installation of the Public
Public officers.
Public officers.
2. I am much gratified that my action in this matter has
met with your approval.