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Despatch from London.

Carnarvon addresses Reverend Crickmer’s position in British Columbia, and notes the inclusion of copies of letters from the Bishops of London and British Columbia, respectively, on the subject.

 Carnarvon,
Downing Street
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No. 68 LAC, RG7, G8C/8, p. 79 (CO 398/1, p. 290)
Downing Street
21 May 1859 Sir,

With reference to my despatch No 38 of the 24th of March last, respecting the position in British Columbia of the Revd W.B. Crickmer I transmit for your information the Copy of a letter I have received from the Bishop of London on this subject, and of one alsofrom from the Bishop of British Columbia. I have nothing to add to my previous despatch on this matter.

I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient humble Servant Carnarvon In the absence of Sir E.B. Lytton