Shepherd,John to Labouchere, Henry 20 May 1856, CO 305:7, no. 4591, 356.

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Shepherd,John to Labouchere, Henry 20 May 1856, CO 305:7, no. 4591, 356.

Abstract

Public Offices document. Minutes (1).

Shepherd writes his reception of Merivale’s letter regarding the establishment of a local Force for Protection on Vancouver Island.

Minutes include Put by signed by Blackwood and Ball.

Shepherd to Labouchere

Hudson's Bay House

May 20th 1856

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mr Merivale's letter of the 17th Instant, transmitting Copy of a Despatch, from the Governor of Vancouver's Island, reporting the measure which he has taken for raising a local Force for the Protection of the Settlement, and I beg to convey to you the thanks of the Directors of the Hudson's Bay Company for the communication.

I have the honour to be Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant,
John Shepherd
Govr

The Right Honble Henry Labouchere
&c &c &c
Colonial Office