Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 14 February 1861, CO 305:17, no. 3648, 79.

Despatch to London
Douglas, Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 14 February 1861, CO 305:17, no. 3648, 79.

Abstract

Despatch to London. Minutes (1), Other documents (1).

14 February 1861

I have the honour to report to Your Grace that I have appointed the following gentlemen to act as Members of Councilfor

for the Colony of Vancouvers Island, pending Her Majesty's Pleasure. Donald Fraser, Esquire
David Cameron, Esquire
Alfred John Langley, Esquire

They are all gentlemen of education, approved loyalty, good estate, and high moral worth, and I recommend them for Her Majesty's confirmation.

I have the honor to be
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's most obedient
and humble Servant
James Douglas

Mr Elliot
Approve—& send out the Warrants.

ABd 19/Apl

TFE 20/4

CF 25

N 26

Draft reply, Newcastle to Douglas, No. 56, 5 May 1861.

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