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Despatch to London
Seymour, Frederick to Cardwell, Edward 13 September 1864, CO 60:19, no. 10607, 247.

Abstract
Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).
Seymour announces that Dr. Rae, on an expedition to determine a telegraph route, has reached the Cariboo and sends a letter from Rae, reporting on his journey overland from Red River Settlement to Cariboo.
No. 44
13th September 1864
Sir,
With reference to my despatch No. 31 of the 5th Instant on the subject of the expected arrival of Dr Rae in this Colony I have now the honor to announce that he has reached Cariboo.
2. I enclose a copy of an interesting letter which I have just received from him.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant
Frederick Seymour
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
Acknowledge with N. 31 reporting that Magistrates & others had been instructed to render Dr Rae every assistance in their power.
VJ 19 Nov
Draft.
TFE
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Copy, John Rae to Seymour, 5 September 1864, reporting on his journey overland from Red River Settlement to Cariboo.
Other documents included in the file
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Draft reply, Cardwell to Seymour, No. 43, 26 November 1864, acknowledging receipt of Seymour’s despatch and Rae’s letter.