War with America.

Copy of a Despatch from the Secretary of State relative to the disposal of the Naval Forces of Great Britain in the event of War, and urging the completeion of certain measures of Defence required in this Colony ; also intimating that the Trops sent to New Zealand shall be forthwith returned. Presented to both Houses of Parliament by His Excellency’s command. Melbourne : John Ferres, Government Printer, 1862. Single sheet, foolscap folio, printed recto only, near fine; [together with] War with America. Copy of a Circular Despatch rom the Secretary of State, stating that the Question which threatened a War with the United States has been amicably settled : but pointing out the necessity of prompt and effectual preparation against contingencies. Presented to both Houses of Parliament by His Excellency’s command. Melbourne : John Ferres, Government Printer, 1862. Single sheet, foolscap folio, printed recto only, fine.

Two Parliamentary papers issued by the Colony of Victoria in the brief period during which Britain feared an American invasion of Canada, an event which would have inevitably led to war with the United States.