Sir James Douglas private papers, 1827-1861.

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Sir James Douglas private papers, 1827-1861.

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Extracts and copies made for H.H. Bancroft at Victoria in 1878, of diaries, correspondence, and miscellaneous notes of which the originals are now in the Provincial Archives, British Columbia. Includes typescript transcription.

Originals : 2 v. ; 32 cm.Copies of originals : partial microfilm reel (119 exposures) : negative (Rich. 107:17) and positive.Transcription : 1 portfolio.

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