No. 15, Legislative
14 February 1861
I have the honour to report to Your Grace that I have appointed the following gentlemen to act as Members of CouncilforManuscript image for the Colony of Vancouvers Island, pending Her Majesty's Pleasure. Donald Fraser, Esquire
David Cameron, Esquire
Alfred John Langley, Esquire
They are all gentlemen of education, approved loyalty, good estate, and high moral worth, and I recommend them for Her Majesty's confirmation.
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I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient
and humble Servant
James Douglas
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
Approve—& send out the Warrants.
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TFE 20/4
CF 25
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Draft reply, Newcastle to Douglas, No. 56, 5 May 1861, informing him that his appointment of Donald Fraser, David Cameron, and Alfred John Langley to the Legislative Council of Vancouver Island has been approved.