Shepherd,John to Labouchere, Henry 29 August 1856, CO 305:7, no. 7901, 370.

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Shepherd,John to Labouchere, Henry 29 August 1856, CO 305:7, no. 7901, 370.

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Public Offices document. Minutes (2).

Shepherd acknowledges the receipt of Merivale’s letter. Shepherd recommends that some moderate impost be levied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Government of Vancouver’s Island.

The minutes Put by.

Shepherd to Labouchere

Hudson's Bay House
London

29th August 1856

Sir

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mr Merivale's letter of the 25th Instant, stating that the substance of my letter to you dated 14th July would be communicated to Governor Douglas, accompanied by a recommendation that some moderate impost be levied to assist in defraying the expenses of the Government of Vancouver's Island; and I beg to convey the thanks of the Committee of the Hudson's Bay Company for this communication.

I have the honor to be Sir
Your obedt Servant
John Shepherd
Govr

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