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Despatch from London
Grenville, Richard to Seymour, Frederick 13 February 1868, NAC RG7:G8C/15, 55.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Buckingham requests Seymour to inform Needham that Buckingham cannot sanction Needham’s request for a salary increase following the union of Vancouver Island and British Columbia.
No. 12
13 February 1868
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 88 of the 15th July last, enclosing a letter from Mr. Needham pointing out the difference which has occurred in his position owing to the union of the Colonies, and applying for an increase tohisManuscript image his salary.
I have to request you to inform Mr. Needham that I have received his letter but that I am sorry I am unable to accede to his request.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant
Buckingham & Chandos