No. 26

With reference to the despatches noted in the margin,

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I have the honor to transmit copy of a letter which I have received from
Mr J.W. Trutch, Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works.

2. I am informed by Governor Seymour's Private Secretary that
he is fully aware it was the intention of the late Governor,
immediately on his return from Metlakahtla to notify to Your
Lordship that any reasons which might have existed to prevent
Mr Trutch from continuing to hold the appointment of Chief
Commissioner of Lands and Works were removed.

3. I am in a position to acquaint Your Lordship that Mr Trutch
has proved to my entire satisfaction, by the production of the
necessary legal documents, that he has divested himself, since
the 5th January 1869 of all pecuniary interest or connection
whatsoever in the Tolls of the Alexandra Bridge.