<persName ref="prs:corry_htl"><surname>Corry</surname>, <forename>Henry</forename> <forename>Thomas</forename> <forename>Lowry</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:merivale_h"><surname>Merivale</surname>, <forename>Herman</forename></persName> 7 March 1859, CO 60:5, no. 2501, 313. Corry addressee Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

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Public Offices document. Minutes (2).

Corry reports that the Admiralty has given orders for two gunboats to be fitted for service on the Fraser River.

The minutes acquaint Douglas.

 Corry, Henry Thomas Lowry
Admiralty
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Corry to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary) 2501, CO 60/5, p. 313; received 8 March
Admiralty
7 March 1859 Sir,

With reference to your letter of the 5th Inst and its enclosure from the Governor of British Columbia suggesting the employment of one or two Gun Boats of light draught, capable of navigating Frazers River, I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you for the information of Sir Bulwer E. Lytton, that at the recommendation of Rear Admiral Baynes TheirTheir Lordships have already given orders for two Gun Boats to be fitted for Service in British Columbia.

I am etc. H. Corry
Acquaint the Governor. ABd 8 March
Annex dt. HM Mh 8