With reference to previous correspondence respecting the
repayment of a sum of money1 advanced by you in 1856 to the Authorities of Washington Territory, I transmit for your
information Copy of a furtherDespatch Despatch from Her Majesty's Minister at Washington enclosing a Copy of the answer which he has received
from the United States Secretary of State on the subject of this
claim.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant, E B Lytton