Despatch to London.
Minutes (3), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (2).
No. 2, Miscellaneous
9th January 1866
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit the copy of a Resolution adopted by the
Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island on the subject of reciprocal
commercial intercourse between the United States and the British
North American Colonies.
I have already brought thissubject subject under your notice and stated my
opinion of its great importance to the trade and progress of these
Colonies.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient servant A.E. Kennedy
Governor
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Resolution of the Legislative Assembly in favour of including
Vancouver Island in any negotiation "for reciprocal commercial
intercourse between the United States and the British North American
Colonies," passed 8 January 1866, signed by R.W. Torrens, Clerk of
the House.