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Public Offices document
Wilson,P. Schultz to Robinson, William 25 October 1867, CO 60:30, no. 10495, 348.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (2).
Wilson states that telegraph messages can be directly sent to British Columbia from New York. Robinson’s minute suggests how to respond to Wilson’s despatch.
Wilson to Robinson (Senior Assistant Clerk)
The Electric & International Telegraph Company
Telegraph Street, London
October 25th 1867
Dear Sir,
I have now received an answer to my inquiry as to whether a message can be sent to British Columbia, and I am informed by the Anglo American Telegraph Company that messages are sent direct by wire to British Columbia. I regret I could not send you this information earlier.
I have the honor to be
Dear Sir,
Your obedient Servant

P. Schultz Wilson
Asst Secty
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
Telegraph messages are sent direct to B Columbia via New York. Acknowledge these letters officially & thank Mr Wilson for the information wh he has supplied.
WR 25 Oct
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Put by, at once.
TFE 25/10