With reference to the Act, Cap: XVI, No. 108, passed by the
Legislature of
Vancouver Island on the
28th June 1865, intituled
"An Act to impose a Tax on Salaries, and for other purposes,"
which accompanied your Despatch No. 80 of the
20th September in
an an
authenticated form, I have the honor to refer you to my Despatch No. 49
of the
23rd September, pointing out the necessity of some amendment in
its terms.