Royal Warrant - License for the Consecration of a Bishop of a Canadian See [1865-05-19]

(Signed) Victoria R

VICTORIA, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, to the Most Reverend Father in God, Charles Thomas by Divine Providence Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England, and Metropolitan, greeting. Whereas the Episcopal See of Rupert's Land being lately vacant by the resignation of the Right Reverend Father in God, David Anderson, late Bishop thereof, you the said Archbishop have recommended to Us Our trusty and well-beloved Robert Machray, clerk, Master of Arts, to be nominated and consecrated Bishop and Pastor of Rupert's Land aforesaid, in the place and stead of the said David Anderson: We, approving of such recommendation, have given Our Royal assent thereto, and this We signify unto you by these presents, requiring and strictly commanding you, by the faith and allegiance by which you stand bound to Us, to consecrate the said Robert Machray, so as aforesaid recommended to Us, to be Bishop of the said See, and to do, perform, and execute with diligence, favour and effect all and singular other things which belong to your pastoral office, according to the laws, statutes, and canons in this behalf made and provided.

Given at Our Court at Windsor, this 19th day of May 1865, in the 28th year of Our reign.

To the Most Reverend Father in God, Charles Thomas Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, Primate of all England and Metropolitan, and to all other Bishops herein concerned.