Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Public Offices document
Shepherd,John to Russell, John 4 June 1855, CO 305:6, no. 5305, 254.
Abstract
Public Offices document.
Minutes (1).
Shepherd writes to Russell to acknowledge receipt of Merivale’s letter on the subject of the expenses incurred by the wreck of the Lord Western, off Vancouver Island.
Shepherd to Russell
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Mr Merivale's letter to the Governor of the Hudsons Bay Company, dated 31st Ultimo, on the subject of the expences incurred by Governor Douglas in relieving
the Master and Crew of the British Barque "Lord Western," wrecked off
Vancouver's Island in the month of November last.
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Merivale
This acknowledgment by the Co implies, I presume, consent. Put by—the Govr having been written to.
This acknowledgment by the Co implies, I presume, consent. Put by—the Govr having been written to.