No. 46
30th January 1855
Sir
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular Despatch, of the 6th September last, transmitting a copy of the "Merchant's Shipping Act 1854," and a letter addressed to the Colonial Department, by direction of the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council, for Trade, accompanying and referring to that Act.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your most obedient humble Servant
James Douglas
Governor

I have etc.
The Right Honble Sir George Grey Bart.
Her Majestys principal Secretary of State
For the Colonial Department.
Minutes by CO staff
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ABd 26 Apl
HM A 27
JB 28 Ap
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