Lytton transfers to Douglas a report from the Foreign Office that “certain persons engaged in a system of crimping
sailors” have headed to the Fraser River.
No. 39
Downing Street
12 November 1858
Sir,
I transmit to you herewith for your information the copy of a
letter which I have received from the Foreign Office, stating that
certain persons engaged in a system of crimping sailors are believed to
have proceeded to the Frazers River from
Callao.
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I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most Obedient
Humble Servant E B Lytton