Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Carnarvon, Earl to
Douglas, Sir James 5 May 1859, LAC :, 3.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Carnarvon informs Douglas that the Queen has decided to name British Columbia’s capital New Westminster, and instructs Douglas to inform the colony via proclamation.
No. 61
Downing Street
5 May 1859
Sir,
I have laid before the Queen your despatch No 93 of the 5th of
February, expressing the desire that the name of the future Capital of
British Columbia should be selected by the Queen.
I am commanded toacquaint
acquaint you that Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to decide that the Capital
of British Columbia shall be called
New Westminster.
acquaint you that Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to decide that the Capital
of British Columbia shall be called
New Westminster.
You will therefore designate the City by that name, and will
announce by Proclamation Her Majesty's decision to the inhabitants of
the Colony.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant
Carnarvon
In the absence of
Sir E.B. Lytton
Sir,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant
Carnarvon
In the absence of
Sir E.B. Lytton