Government offices, Victoria,
8th December, 1853.
It is with the deepest regret that I have to report the death of Captain Cowper, Commanding Royal Engineer and acting Surveyor General of this Colony. Captain Cowper had been sent up to Canton, at the request of Rear Admiral Sir Michael Seymour, to assist in the operations.
The Right Honorable
Jerry Labouchere, M.P.,
etc., etc., etc.
$205.
Executive Council.
Copy to War Dept. for info. = 23 Feb 1857 L. Fo
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