Shepherd to Labouchere

With reference to Mr Merivale's letter of the 4th Instant,
and my reply of the 7th on the subject of the hostilities now
prevailing in American Oregon between the Indian Tribes and the American
Settlers, I have now the honour to transmit Copy of a Letter received
from Governor Douglas under date 11th December, and Extract of Letter
from the same gentleman dated December 19th, conveying further
information upon that matter.