Seymour acknowledges the receipt of Original and Separate despatches, dating from August 20, 1866 to November 16, 1866, with some specifically regarding Vancouver Island.
Separate
31st January 1867
My Lord,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your despatches,
of the numbers and dates noted in the margin.
Originals No. 7, 20 August, to No. 23, 16 November 1866.
Vancouver Island, No. 10, 29 September, to No. 24, 16 November
1866.
Separates 18 August, 13 October and 15 November 1866.
Vancouver Island, 15 September 1866.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord
Your Most obedient
humble Servant Frederick Seymour