Buckingham informs Seymour that Seymour’s cyphered, telegram message, reporting that the legislature was prorogued, there
are no Fenians, and that Victoria is the new capital, was received.
No. 25
9 May 1868
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you that on the 3rd Instant I
received from you in Cypher the following Telegraphic Message. "New
Westminster, 1st May, Legislature prorogued this day, all quiet, no
Fenians—Victoria Capital."
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant Buckingham & Chandos