Shepherd,John to Labouchere, Henry 22 May 1856, CO 305:7, no. 4645, 357.

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Shepherd,John to Labouchere, Henry 22 May 1856, CO 305:7, no. 4645, 357.

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Public Offices document. Minutes (2).

Shepherd writes to Labouchere, acknowledging Labouchere’s approval of the selling of The Governor’s Reserve on Vancouver Island.

Co staff sign as Put by, signed by Blackwood and Elliot.

Shepherd to Labouchere

Hudson's Bay House

May 22nd 1856

Sir,

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mr Merivale's letter of the 19th Instant, notifying your approval of the instructions proposed to be given to Governor Douglas to dispose of the tract of land on Vancouver's Island, known as the "Governor's Reserve," and I beg to acquaint you that directions for the sale of the land will accordingly be transmitted to Governor Douglas by the earliest opportunity.

I have the honour to be Sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant,
John Shepherd
Govr

The Right Honble Henry Labouchere
&c &c &c
Colonial Office