Douglas acknowledges the despatch from Newcastle that forwarded approval of Act No 16 passed by the local
Legislature of Vancouver Island.
No. 20, Legislative
19 February 1861
I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of your Grace's Despatch No
41 of the 16th November 1860, forwarding an Order of Her Majesty in
Council dated 26th of October 1860, confirming Act No 16 passed by
the local Legislature of Vancouver Island.
I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke
Your Grace's most obedient
and humble Servant James Douglas