Douglas confirms receipt of correspondence on the the repayment of the sums advanced byDouglasto the authorities of Washington Territory, and confirms that the repayment of the loan…has now been refunded, with interest.
No. 35
15 August 1859
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No
69 of the 22nd May transmitting the copy of a further Despatch
from Her Majesty's Minister at Washington, with enclosures,
respecting the repayment of the sums advanced by me, to the
authorities of WashingtonWashington Territory, and I have to return my
sincere thanks to Her Majesty's Government for the trouble they
have taken in effecting the repayment of the loan, which has now
been refunded, with interest.