Smith, William G. to Adderley, Charles Bowyer 1 July 1868, CO 60:34, no. 6990, 272.

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Smith, William G. to Adderley, Charles Bowyer 1 July 1868, CO 60:34, no. 6990, 272.

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Public Offices document. Minutes (2).

Smith states that the Governor and Committee of the Hudsons Bay Company…heard with much satisfaction the decision that Victoria was selected to be the capital of British Columbia.

Smith to Adderley (Parliamentary Under-Secretary)

Hudson's Bay House
London

1st July 1868

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 26th ultimo and, in requesting you will convey to the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos the thanks of the Governor and Committee of the Hudsons Bay Company for this communication, I am directed to state that they have heard with much satisfaction the decision which has been arrived at in favour of Victoria as the Capital of British Columbia.

I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
W.G. Smith
Secretary