Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer 4 July 1859, CO 60:4, no. 8578, 569.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2).
Douglas confirms receipt of
the Copy of an Act passed by the General Assembly of New Zealand for the management of the Gold Fields there,and requests
information on all matters connected with the Colonies,for
the benefit of their experience in legislating for British Columbia.
No. 184
I have duly received your Despatch No 54 of the 20th April
transmitting the Copy of an Act passed by the General Assembly of New Zealand for
the management
management of the Gold Fields there.
management of the Gold Fields there.
2. I have to return you my sincere thanks for your kindness in forwarding a document
which will so materially aid our legislation for the Gold Fields of British Columbia.
3. I may further express my anxiety to procure information on
all
all matters connected with the Colonies, in order that we may have the benefit of
their experience in legislating for British Columbia.
all matters connected with the Colonies, in order that we may have the benefit of
their experience in legislating for British Columbia.
