No. 37
1 October 1863
I have received and have had under my consideration the Acts noted underneath passed by the Legislature of Vancouver Island in the months of Febys 1862 and Feby last and transmitted to me in your Despatch noted in the Margin.
(1) Bankruptcy Act 1862 (2) Harbour Regulation Act 1863 (3) Vancouver Island Land clauses Consolidation Act 1863 (4) Vancouver Island Railway clauses consolidation Act, 1863 (5) Victoria Incorporation Debenture Act 1863 (6) Stamp Act 1863 (7) Ports of Entry Act 1863
I have reported to Her Majesty in Council my opinion that the said Acts should be left to their operation; and I have the honor to transmit to you herewith an Order of Her Majesty in Council, dated the 12th of September 1863 approving that Report.
I have etc.
Newcastle
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Copy, Order of Her Majesty's Council, September 12, 1863, approving Douglas's report.
Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, Sir James 1 October 1863, NAC :, 358. 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/V637037.html.

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