Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 9 February 1864, CO 60:18, no. 2920, 39.
Abstract
Despatch to London.
Minutes (2).
Douglas reports that the Supreme Court of British Columbia found William Armitage guilty of murder, at the general Assizes in Lillooet, and that he was executed on 24 November 1863.
No. 6
9 February 1864
My Lord Duke,
I have the honor to report for Your Grace's information
that "William Armitage" who was found quilty of Murder and
sentenced to death at thegeneral
general Assizes of the Supreme
Court of British Columbia held at Lillooet on the 15th
day of October last; was executed at that place on the
24th day of November following.
general Assizes of the Supreme
Court of British Columbia held at Lillooet on the 15th
day of October last; was executed at that place on the
24th day of November following.