Seymour, Governor Frederick to Carnarvon, Earl 21 November 1866, CO 60:25, no. 420, 264.

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Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Carnarvon, Earl 21 November 1866, CO 60:25, no. 420, 264.

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Seymour, Frederick to Carnarvon, Earl 21 November 1866, CO 60:25, no. 420, 264.

Despatch to London. Minutes (4), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).

No. 2

21st November 1866

My Lord,

I have the honor to state that on the 19th Instant, at noon, I proclaimed the Imperial Act 29 and 30 Victoria, Chapter 67, simultaneously in Victoria and New Westminster and thus effected the Union of the Colonies.

2. There

2. There was no enthusiasm or excitement shown in either town. Yet I believe, that in each the prevalent opinion is that a wise measure has been taken by the Imperial Government.

3. I enclose certified Copies of the Proclamation.

I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your most obedient
humble Servant