No. 149
12 November 1862
I have laid before the Queen "the British Columbia Loan Act, 1862," which was transmitted to me with your despatch No. 43 of the 3rd of September last.
I am commanded to acquaint you that Her Majesty has been pleased to confirm and allow thisactManuscript image act.
You will communicate Her Majesty's decision to the Inhabitants of the Colony by a Proclamation to be published in the most authentic manner.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient Servant
Newcastle
Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, Sir James 12 November 1862, NAC :, 279. The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.0, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/B627149.html.

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