Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Cardwell, Edward to Kennedy, Arthur 16 March 1865, NAC RG7:G8C/5, 101.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Other documents (1).
Cardwell acknowledges receipt of
twelve acts passed by the Legislature of Vancouver Islandand transmits
an Order of Her Majesty in Councilapproving his suggestion that
the said Acts should be left to their operation.
No. 18
16th March 1865
Sir,
I have received and have had under my consideration twelve acts passed by the Legislature
of Vancouver Island in the month of June and July last, and transmitted to me in you Despatch noted in the magin.
I have reported to Her Majesty in Council my opinion that the said Acts should be
left to their operation; and I have the honour to transmit to you herewith an Order
of Her Majesty in Council, dated the 9th Instant approving that Report.
Other documents included in the file
An Order of Her Majesty in Council, 9 March 1865, commanding Acts passed in Vancouver Island to "be left to their operation."