No. 62
17th June 1871
Sir,
I received on the 16 June at 5:50 p.m. a telegraphic Despatch in the following words:
"Alston accepts when does union take place" to which I replied this day at 3:20 p.m. "Date of union fixed by Order in Council for the 20th July."
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Kimberley