Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 27 January 1860, CO 60:7, no. 2756, 90.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (2).
No. 15
I have the honor of transmitting herewith, copy of a
Proclamation, issued on the 20th day of January instant,
authorising the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to sell
Town
Town and Suburban lots, and agricultural lands, which have
been offered for sale at public auction and remain unsold,
at the upset price.
Town and Suburban lots, and agricultural lands, which have
been offered for sale at public auction and remain unsold,
at the upset price.
2. It was intended to convey such powers to the Commissioner
of Lands and Works by the Proclamation regulating the sale of
Public Land, which issued on the 14th day of February 1859,
but it appearing doubtful whether the powers in question have
been actually conveyed by that instrument, in consequence of
the expression "Except as aforesaid" in the 4th clause of
that Act,
it was deemed advisable to remove the doubt, and to
issue the present Proclamation.
it was deemed advisable to remove the doubt, and to
issue the present Proclamation.
Minutes by CO staff
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Not in file.
Other documents included in the file
Draft, Merivale to Emigration Commissioners, 26 March 1860,
forwarding the proclamation for observations and suggestions.
Draft reply, Newcastle to Douglas, No. 24, 8 May 1860,
informing him that the proclamation
authorizing the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works to sell Town and Suburban Lots and agricultural lands which have been offered for sale at public auction and remain unsold, at the upset price,has been approved.
