No. 148
Government House Victoria
Vancouvers Island
3 May 1859
Sir
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 PublicManuscript imagePublic officers.
2. I am much gratified that my action in this matter has met with your approval.
I have etc.
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
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P. by.
ABd 27/6
At once.
HM June 27