Seymour acknowledges receiving Buckingham’s confidential despatch, which describes the relations which will exist [going forward] between the United States Territory
of Alaska andBritish Columbia.
Confidential
New Westminster
28th April 1868
My Lord Duke,
I have had the honor to receive Your Grace's Confidential
despatch of the 17th January, respecting the relations which
will exist between the UnitedStatesStates Territory of Alaska and
this Colony.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant. Frederick Seymour