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Addington, as directed by Clarendon, writes to Elliot to acknowledge the receipt of Elliot’s earlier letter, which enclosed copies of correspondence received from Douglas on the subject of the plunder and destruction of the Susan Sturges by a group of Haida at Queen Charlotte's Island.

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Foreign Office
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Addington to Elliot (Assistant Under-Secretary) 8654, CO 305/4, p. 194; received 26 August
Foreign Office
August 25th 1853 Sir,

I am directed by The Earl of Clarendon to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 23d Instant, enclosing copies of a correspondence received from the Lieut. Governor of Vancouver's Island on the subject of the plunder and destruction of the American Vessel "Susan Sturges" by a party of the Natives of Queen Charlotte's Island, and I am to request thatyou you will state to His Grace the Duke of Newcastle that Lord Clarendon entirely approves the measures taken by the Lieut. Governor with reference to that affair.

I am, Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant H.U. Addington [T.]F. Elliot Esqre &c &c &c
Mr Elliot The Duke of Newcastle will probably now sign the annexed despatch to the Governor. ABd 26 August TFE 26/8 FP 26 N 27