Letter

The Earl of Derby to Edwards Pierrepont, June 28, 1877

[Inclosure 2 in No. 194.]

Lord Derby to Mr. Pierrepont.

Sir: I referred to the lords of the admiralty your letter of the 8th instant, and. I have now the honor to acquaint you that I am informed that Sir Allen Young has been requested to communicate with your legation as to the transfer to your custody of the relics of the United States steamer Polaris, which were brought home by him from Littleton Island.

I have, &c.,

DERBY.

The Hon. Edwards Pierrepont, &c.,&c.

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