<persName ref="prs:grey_hg"><surname>Grey</surname>, <forename>Henry</forename> <forename>George</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:douglas_j"><surname>Douglas</surname>, <forename>James</forename></persName> 19 May 1851, CO 410:1, 9. Earl Grey addressee Douglas

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Grey, Henry George to Douglas, James 19 May 1851, CO 410:1, 9.The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.6, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/V517101.html. CO 410:01 CO 410 1 9 1 V.I. 1851 co_410_01_00005v.jpg The following transcription reflects the RG7 collection's version. Presumably, the original transcription team were working from the RG7 file, which is missing at this time.Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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Despatch from London. Marginalia (2).

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Grey writes to Douglas to transmit Douglas's commission and instructions as the new governor, and vice admiral, of Vancouver Island, and its dependencies.

 Grey, Henry George
Downing Street
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CO 410/1, p. 9 [missing from RG7]
Downing Street
19 May 1851 Sir

I have the honour to transmit to you herewith a Commission under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom, appointing you to be Governor and Commander in Chief in and over the Island of Vancouver and its dependencies, together with Instructions under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet for your guidance in the administration of the Government thereof.

I also transmit a Commission under the Seal of the High Court of Admiralty, appointing you to be Vice Admiral of that Island and of its dependencies.

I have the honor to be sir Your obedient humble servant Grey Governor Douglas &c &c &c Vancouvers Island
16 of May 1851
17th of May 1851