No. 44
13th September 1864
Sir,
With reference to my despatch No. 31 of the 5th Instant on the subject of the expected arrival of Dr Rae in this Colony I have now the honor to announce that he has reached Cariboo.
2. I enclose a copy of an interesting letter which I have just received from him.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant
Frederick Seymour
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
Acknowledge with N. 31 reporting that Magistrates & others had been instructed to render Dr Rae every assistance in their power.
VJ 19 Nov
Draft.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Copy, John Rae to Seymour, 5 September 1864, reporting on his journey overland from Red River Settlement to Cariboo.
Other documents included in the file
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Draft reply, Cardwell to Seymour, No. 43, 26 November 1864, acknowledging receipt of Seymour’s despatch and Rae’s letter.