C. S. O. 1899.
Houston, 12th April, 1867.
(Received 13 April)
Harbor Master (Mr. Homsett)
to
Colonial Secretary (Mr. J. Mercer)
Emigration - Br.: Ship, "Portland" - Report on Circumstances Connected with that ShipEnclosure 12 in Governor Sir Richard Graves Macdonnell's Despatch N° 274 & 25 April;
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Victoria, October 28th, 1866.
M. Bosman, Esq.
26, M. M. B. Acting Consul.
Jun
I have the honor to inform you
that the charter of the "Portland" has been thrown up by the charter party and that none of the emigrants are to go.
I examined them yesterday and find almost all willing to go but, as I could no longer allow my name to be connected with the parties, I requested the Contractors to unship them as soon as possible.
Upon