<persName ref="prs:lytton_egeb"><surname>Lytton</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename> <forename>George</forename> <forename>Earle</forename> <forename>Bulwer</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:douglas_j"><surname>Douglas</surname>, <forename>James</forename></persName> 31 January 1859, LAC RG7:G8C/7, 51. Lytton addressee Douglas

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Despatch from London.

Lytton informs Douglas that the letters patent and seal creating the Bishoprick of British Columbia have been issued and Reverend George Hills appointed first bishop.

 Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer
Downing Street,
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No. 12 LAC, RG7, G8C/7, p. 51 (CO 398/1, p. 198)
Downing Street,
31 January 1859 Sir,

Referring to my despatch, No 32, of the 19th of October, in which I informed you of the intention of Her Majesty to establish a Bishoprick in British Columbia, I have now to acquaint you that Letters Patent under the Great Seal have been issued erecting the Colonies of British Columbia, andof of Vancouvers Island into a Bishops See, to be styled "The Bishoprick of British Columbia," and appointing the Reverend George Hills to be the first Bishop thereof; and I enclose, herewith, for your information, a copy of the said Letters Patent.

I have the honor to be Sir, Your most Obedient humble Servant E B Lytton