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Sir James Douglas

Sir James Douglas

A portrait of Governor James Douglas likely taken in the 1860s.
Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Sir Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Lytton was a British poet, playwright, and novelist. He also happened to be the Secretary of State for the Colonies in London when Governor Douglas requested assistance. Lytton […]
Facsimile of an original issue of The Emigrant Soldier’s Gazette and Cape Horn Chronicle

Facsimile of an original issue of The Emigrant Soldier’s Gazette and Cape Horn Chronicle

This facsimile is from the January 15, 1859 issue of The Emigrant Soldiers’ Gazette and Cape Horn Chronicle, which was printed and bound in a special 1907 souvenir […]
Letter sent to the Executive Council

Letter sent to the Executive Council

Philip Jackman sent this letter to the Executive Council also known as the Cabinet of British Columbia.
Township of Langley Council minute book for 1896-1899

Township of Langley Council minute book for 1896-1899

Philip Jackman was Reeve of Langley from 1895-1897 inclusive. The municipal books and papers, including the council’s minutes, of Jackman’s first year as Reeve were destroyed in a […]
Portrait of Philip Jackman, ca. 1895

Portrait of Philip Jackman, ca. 1895

A copy of this picture hangs in the Mayor’s Office at the Township of Langley’s Civic Facility with photos of Langley’s mayors and reeves.
The Davidson and Riddell Store at Murray’s Corner, ca. 1888

The Davidson and Riddell Store at Murray’s Corner, ca. 1888

The municipal council often met at the Riddell Hall for their council meetings. It is very likely that the hall that was referred to was the upstairs portion […]