Townsend to Fortescue (Parliamentary Under-Secretary)
34 Hunter Street
Brunswick Square
March 3/62
Sir,
I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th ult replying to my letter of the 24th ult, and forwarding for my information, by permission of the Duke of Newcastle, a Proclamation whichManuscript image regulates the disposal of Crown-land in British Columbia.
Having made an abstract of this Proclamation, I herewith return it,Manuscript image and beg to express my best thanks for the accommodation afforded me.
I have the honour to be Sir
Your obedt Servant
H.R. Townsend

C. Fortescue Esq M.P.
Under Secretary of State
for the Colonies
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
Put by.
ABd 5/3
Put by.
TFE 5/3