Smith, William G. to Merivale, Herman 19 June 1857, CO 305:8, no. 5671, 324.

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Smith, William G. to Merivale, Herman 19 June 1857, CO 305:8, no. 5671, 324.

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Public Offices document. Minutes (1).

Smith writes to Merivale to acknowledge the receipt of the Colonial Office’s despatch to the HBC and to inform him that the packet sent to Douglas will be forwarded to Vancouver’s Island by the Company’s first vessel.

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Smith to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

Hudson's Bay House

June 19, 1857

Sir

I am directed by the Deputy Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 17th Instant, and to inform you that the packet sent therewith to the address of Governor Douglas will be forwarded to Vancouver's Island by the Company's first vessel, to leave early in August, no earlier opportunity offering itself.

I am Sir
Your obedt Servant
W.G. Smith
Secy

H. Merivale Esqre
&c &c &c
Colonial Office