Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Ley, J. H.
to House of Commons 6 February 1849, CO 305:2, no. 1170, 119.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (3), Marginalia (2).
A printed resolution, signed by Ley, to the House of Commons requests "Her Majesty" to "give directions" that the House
review a copy of the "Charter of Grant of Vancouver's Island to the Hudson's
Bay Company," and related correspondences. The minutes call for the above process
to move speedily.
1170. Vancouver's Island
House of Commons.
Copy
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Martis, 6° die Februarii, 1849.
Resolved, 6 February 1849
Resolved,
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, that She will
be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid before this
House, a Copy of Charter of Grant of Vancouver's Island to the Hudson's
Bay Company, and Copies of any Correspondence which has passed between the Colonial Office and
the Hudson's Bay Company on that subject, since the last Papers were laid upon the
Table.
Minutes by CO staff
8 Feby
I hope this will be speedily prepared. And it would be desirable to have all returns relating to this Depart entered in a Book, & dated the day they are received — prepared & presented.
I hope this will be speedily prepared. And it would be desirable to have all returns relating to this Depart entered in a Book, & dated the day they are received — prepared & presented.
Mem:
Mr Hawes' Suggestion has (I believe) for many years been carried out by Mr Mayers [Mayer].
WFH
9/2/49
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