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Sargeaunt, William Charles to Elliot, Thomas Frederick 4 January 1865, CO 60:23, no. 122, 38.

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In response to an earlier letter from Elliot, Sargeaunt conveys that the 100 canes and flags which Seymour proposes to present to the Indian Chiefs of that Colony can be obtained at cost of £195 and £50 respectively.
Sargeaunt to Elliot (Assistant Under-Secretary)
Offices of the Crown Agents for the Colonies
Spring Gardens, London, S.W.
January 4 1865
Sir,
Referring to your letter of the 22nd ultimo I have to acquaint you, for the information of Mr Secretary Cardwell, that the 100 canes which the Governor of British Columbia proposes to present to the Indian Chiefs of that Colony can be procured of suitable pattern and make at a cost of 39s/- each or £195, and the 100 flags at a further cost of £50.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant
W.C. Sargeaunt
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
Authorize the Agents to procure & send out the Articles?
VJ 6 Jan
TFE 6/1
EC 6
Other documents included in the file
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Elliot to Crown Agents, 12 January 1865, authorizing them to procure the articles for shipment to the colony.