Hammond to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

With reference to my letter of the 21st of January 1861, I am
directed by Earl Russell to transmit to you a copy of a letter from
the Hudson's Bay Company relative to their claim for compensation, on
account of the losses alleged to have been incurred by that Company
through the maintenance of their Establishment on the island of San
Juan, and I am to request that in laying this Paper before the Duke
of Newcastle, you will state to His Grace that Lord Russell
apprehends that the question is one entirely for the consideration
and decision of the Colonial Office, and the Governor of the Hudson's
Bay Company has been informed that a copy of his letter has been sent
to that Department.