I am directed by
Earl Russell to transmit to you herewith a Copy of a
Letter from the Italian Minister at this Court, requesting
information as to the fate of
G. Vignola, whose family last heard
from him at
Vancouver's Island in
March, 1861; and I am to request
that in laying the same before The
Duke of Newcastle, you will move
His Grace to cause enquiry to be made respecting the individual in
question.