Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 14 February 1863, CO 60:15, no. 4165, 157.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (3).
No. 13
14 February 1863
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No 151, 28 November last forwarding a copy of a Memorial from Mrs Sophia Elizabeth Cox, the wife of Mr William G. Cox, a Stipendiary Magistrate in British Columbia representing that herHusband
Husband had emigrated to British Columbia, leaving her without the
necessary means of subsistence.
Husband had emigrated to British Columbia, leaving her without the
necessary means of subsistence.I had previously received a similar Memorial from Mrs Cox,
which I forwarded to her husband with remarks of a like character
contained in Your Grace's Despatch. I will now communicate Your
Grace's instructions to Mr Cox, and will report to you further
what may be done in the matter.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
We shall shortly hear again from the Governor on this subject. Put by for the present.
We shall shortly hear again from the Governor on this subject. Put by for the present.
ABd
20 Apl
Put by.
TFE
29/4
Nothing further recd.
[RE]
3 July/63