Hammond to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

With reference to my letter of the 30th Ultimo, I am directed by the
Earl of Malmesbury to transmit to you, to be laid before Secretary
Sir E.B. Lytton, the accompanying copies of a further despatch and
its inclosure from Her Majesty's Minister at Washington, reporting
that provision has been made by Congress for the settlement of
Governor Douglas' claim against the Authorities of Washington
Territory.