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Shepherd, Captain, HBC Governor John to Labouchere, Henry 22 May 1856, CO 305:7, no. 4645, 357.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (2).
Shepherd writes to Labouchere, acknowledging Labouchere’s approval of the selling of The Governor’s Reserve on Vancouver Island.
Co staff sign as “Put by,” signed by Blackwood and Elliot.
Shepherd to Labouchere
Hudson's Bay House
May 22nd 1856
Sir,
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mr Merivale's letter of the 19th Instant, notifying your approval of the instructions proposed to be given to Governor Douglas to dispose of the tract of land on Vancouver's Island, known as the "Governor's Reserve," and I beg to acquaint you that directions for the sale of the land will accordingly be transmitted to Governor Douglas by the earliest opportunity.
I have the honour to be Sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant,
John Shepherd
Govr

The Right Honble Henry Labouchere
&c &c &c
Colonial Office
Minutes by CO staff
Manuscript image
Mr Elliot
Put by.
ABd 24 May
Mr Blackwood
Put by.
TFE 24 May
Shepherd, Captain, HBC Governor John to Labouchere, Henry 22 May 1856, CO 305:7, no. 4645, 357. The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.0, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/V565MI18.html.

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