Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
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Rothery, Henry Cadogan to
Carnarvon, Earl 31 December 1858, CO 60:2, no. 2, 73.
Abstract
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Rothery, on behalf of the Admiralty, issues the letters patent appointing Douglas the Vice Admiral of British Columbia.
Rothery to Under-Secretary of State
Admiralty Registry
Doctor's Commons
31 December 1858
Doctor's Commons
Sir,
Pursuant to Warrant of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty I
now beg to send you herewith Letters Patent appointing James Douglas
Esquire C.B. Governor of British Columbia, to be Vice Admiral thereof.
I beg further to acquaint you that the Fees due to the
Fee Fund of the High Court of
Admiralty on these Letters Patent amount to
the sum of Six pounds eight shillings and four pence (£6.8.4).
Admiralty on these Letters Patent amount to
the sum of Six pounds eight shillings and four pence (£6.8.4).