Carnarvon acknowledges the receipt of Birch’s despatch and to learning with satisfaction the progress made … in the construction of the Telegraphic Line
through British Columbia.
No. 2
4 January 1867
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge Mr. Birch's despatch No. 69 of the
26th October. I have learned with satisfaction the progress made during
the recent Season by the Western Telegraph Union Company in the
construction of the TelegraphicLine Line through British Columbia.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant Carnarvon