Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 17 November 1862, CO 60:13, no. 435, 518.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (2).
Douglas forwards Newcastle letters of congratulation from the municipal council and the inhabitants of
New Westminster, addressed to the Prince of Wales, celebrating his
attainment of His Majority.
No. 52
17 November 1862
I have the honor to enclose herewith two congratulatory
Addresses, one from the Municipal Council of New Westminster,
and the other from the Inhabitants of NewWestminster
Westminster, to His
Royal Highness The Prince of Wales upon the attainment of His
Majority, which have been forwarded to me with the request
that I would transmit them to Your Grace for presentation.
Westminster, to His
Royal Highness The Prince of Wales upon the attainment of His
Majority, which have been forwarded to me with the request
that I would transmit them to Your Grace for presentation.
Minutes by CO staff
So proceed.
TFE
16 Jany
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Not in file.
Other documents included in the file
Draft reply, Newcastle to Douglas, No. 7, 23 January 1863,
acknowledging receipt of letters of congratulation from the municipal council and
the inhabitants of New Westminster,
addressed to the Prince of Wales, celebrating his
attainment of His Majority.Newcastle informs Douglas that the letters have been forwarded to
HRH.
Draft, Colonial Office to Lt. General Knollys, 24 January 1863,
forwarding the addresses and asking that they be laid before the Prince of Wales.