I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of
M Merivale's
letter of the
25 Instant, stating that the substance of my letter
to you dated
14 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.