I am directed by Earl Russell to transmit to you a Document which has
been forwarded to His Lordship by the Hanoverian Chargé d'Affaires
at this Court with a view to the verification of the signature of the
Colonial Secretary of Vancouver's Island, attached thereto.
I am to request that you will move His Grace the Duke of Newcastleto to
comply with Baron Blome's wishes in this matter.
I am,
Sir,
Your most obedient,
humble Servant, E. Hammond
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
As a general rule the Secretary of State or Under Secretary only
attest the Signatures of Governors or Officers Administering a
Govt. In the present case there can I think be no doubt that the
signature attached to this original Document is the hand writing of
Mr Young the Colonial Secretary of Van Couver Island. If you agree
the usual Certificate can be prepared.
Elliot to Hammond, 23 November 1863, returning the document
received from the Hanoverian official, with the signature of Young
"duly attested in compliance with your request."