No. 52

I have laid before the Queen Proclamation No. 8 of 1863 or the
Legal Possessions Act of 1863 which was transmitted to me with your
Despatch No. 41 of the 9th of July last and I am commanded to acquaint
you that Her Majesty has been pleased to confirm and allow the
Proclamation.

You will communicate Her Majesty's decision to the inhabitants of
British Columbia in the usual and most authentic manner.