Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Carnarvon, Earl to Seymour, Frederick 22 January 1867, NAC RG7:G8C/14, 46.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Carnarvon acknowledges Seymour’s report in which Seymour proclaimed the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia united
simultaneously in Victoria and New Westminster.
No. 8
22nd January 1867
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 2
of the 21st November last reporting that you had proclaimed
simultaneously in Victoria and New Westminster on the 19th of that
month, the Imperial Act 29 & 30 Vict:Chapter
Chapter 67 uniting the Colonies of
British Columbia and Vancouver Island.
Chapter 67 uniting the Colonies of
British Columbia and Vancouver Island.