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Hammond, Edmund to Merivale, Herman 6 October 1859, CO 305:12, no. 10508, 337.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (3).
Hammond transmits copies of despatches from Her Majesty's Minister at Washington on General Scott's appointed command of the United States' Troops on the North West Frontier of America.
Hammond to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Foreign Office
6 October 1859
I am directed by Lord John Russell to transmit to you, to be laid before His Grace The Duke of Newcastle, the accompanying copies of despatches from Her Majesty's Minister at Washington, containing information respecting the Mission of General Scott to take command of the United States' Troops on the North West Frontier of America.
I am etc.
E. Hammond
Minutes by CO staff
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I forward this information without delay. No further step seems to be required at this Department.
TFE 7 Octr
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Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Lyons, British Minister at Washington, to Russell, 19 September 1859, advising that a copy of the orders to General Scott would be available shortly.
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Lyons to Russell, 19 September 1859, advising that he had taken advantage of an offer from the U.S. Secretary of State to have General Scott carry correspondence to Douglas.
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Lyons to Douglas, 16 September 1859, explaining the position of the American government in regard to San Juan Island, and expressing an opinion on the course of action to be followed (12 pages).