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Despatch from London
Cardwell, Edward to Seymour, Frederick 1 August 1864, NAC RG7:G8C/11, 284.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Cardwell acknowledges receipt of Seymour’s despatch informing Cardwell that Seymour has granted Trutch a leave of absence from the position as Surveyor General and Seymour has appointed Captain Holmes in charge of the Survey Department.
No. 28
1st August 1864
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 6 of the 19th of May reporting the circumstances under which you had granted Mr. Trutch, the Surveyor General leave of absence to proceed to this Country, and hadplacedManuscript image placed Captain Holmes in charge of the Survey Department.
I have to acquaint you that I see no reason to object to the course which you found yourself obliged to take in this matter.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your obedient servant
Edward Cardwell