<persName ref="prs:douglas_j"><surname>Douglas</surname>, <forename>James</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:newcastle"><surname>Pelham-Clinton</surname>, <forename>Henry</forename> <forename>Pelham</forename> <forename>Fiennes</forename></persName> 14 February 1861, CO 305:17, no. 3648, 79. Douglas addressee Newcastle

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Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 14 February 1861, CO 305:17, no. 3648, 79.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/V61015.html. CO 305:17 CO 305 17 3648 79 15 Legislative V.I. 1861 received 19 April co_305_17_00081r.jpg Transcribed from microfilm archives, marked up in Waterloo Script, then transformed into TEI P5 XML.

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

Douglas informs Newcastle that he has appointed Donald Fraser, David Cameron, and Alfred John Langley to the Council for the Colony of Vancouvers Island.

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No. 15, Legislative 3648, CO 305/17, p. 79; received 19 April 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 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, informing him that his appointment of Donald Fraser, David Cameron, and Alfred John Langley to the Legislative Council of Vancouver Island has been approved.