Shepherd,John to Labouchere, Henry 29 July 1857, CO 305:8, no. 6891, 331.

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Shepherd,John to Labouchere, Henry 29 July 1857, CO 305:8, no. 6891, 331.

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Public Offices document. Minutes (1).

Shepherd acknowledges the receipt of the Colonial Office’s despatch informing of the probable arrival of the HMS Satellite at Vancouver Island. He conveys the thanks of the HBC Directors.

The minutes Put by.

Shepherd to Labouchere

Hudson's Bay House

July 29th 1857

Sir

I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Mr Merivale's letter of yesterday's date, informing me, by your direction, that Her Majesty's Ship "Satellite" has probably reached Vancouver's Island, and that another vessel is on her way there; and I beg to convey the thanks of the Directors of the Hudson's Bay Company for this communication.

I am Sir
Your obedient humble Servant
John Shepherd
Govr

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