No. 22

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No
5 of the 15th March last, transmitting copy of a Despatch from
Her Majesty's Minister at Washington, reporting what had passed
between him and the United States Secretary of State, relative
to the payment of the money, which I advanced to the Governor of
Washington 
Territory, at a time of great public danger and
distress, for the purpose of defending the homes and families of
helpless settlers, against the murderous attacks of the Indian
Tribes; a course dictated by humanity, and which proved highly
satisfactory to Her Majesty's Government.

I am sure that I highly appreciate your Kindness in urging
through Lord Napier the immediate repayment of that loan by the
United States Government.

I observe the assurance given by General Cass,
to Lord Napier that measures, should be taken, without delay for
the satisfaction of Her Majesty's Government, in that matter;
but in the event of further procrastination on the part of the
United States Government, in the payment of the loan, I trust
that your Lordship will have the goodness to press the subject
upon the attention of that Government.