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Despatch from London
Cardwell, Edward to Kennedy, Arthur 20 October 1864, NAC RG7:G8C/04, 308.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Cardwell acknowledges receipt of Kennedy’s despatch informing him that Kennedy has appointed Major Foster to Magistrate for Sooke District. Cardwell assumes that this news means Hughes is deceased.
No. 44
20th October 1864
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No. 55 of the 20th of August reporting that you had appointed Major Foster to be Magistrate for the Sooke District at a salary of $1,750, in the room, I presume, of Mr. Hughes, deceased.
Assuming that you havetheManuscript image the means at your disposal for paying this salary, I have to convey to you my sanction for the appointment.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble servant
Edward Cardwell
People in this document

Cardwell, Edward

Foster, George F.

Hughes, Charles J.

Kennedy, Arthur

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Sooke District