Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 10 September 1863, NAC RG7:G8C/10, 594.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
No. 52
10 September 1863
Sir,
I have laid before the Queen Proclamation No. 8 of 1863 or the
Legal Possessions Act of 1863 which was transmitted to me with your
Despatch No. 41 of the 9th of July last and I am commanded to acquaint
you that Her Majesty has been pleased to confirm and allow the
Proclamation.
You will communicateHer
Her Majesty's decision to the inhabitants of
British Columbia in the usual and most authentic manner.
Her Majesty's decision to the inhabitants of
British Columbia in the usual and most authentic manner.