The Earl of Elgin to Governor Sir W. MacGregor.

No. 21.]

Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch of the 20th ultimo, forwarding copy of a letter which you addressed on the same date to your prime minister on the subject of the United States fishery question.

2. I am obliged to you for the action which you have taken, and I approve the terms of your letter.

I have, etc.,

(Signed)
Elgin.