No. 58

I have laid before the Queen the Ordinance passed by the
Legislature of British Columbia in February last, which was enclosed in
Sir James Douglas' Despatch, No. 9 of the 29th of February last entitled
No. 3 of 1864

An Ordinance to apply the sum of One Hundred and thirty-five thousand
six hundred and thirty nine pounds sixteen shillings and seven pence
sterling, out of the general Revenue of the Colony of British Columbia
and its Dependencies to the Service of the year One thousand eight
hundred sixty four,

and I have the honor to inform you that Her Majesty has been pleased to
confirm and allow it.

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