“‘The Hon. S. L. Tilley, Fredericton,—

“‘Have telegraphed Hale to see you. Defer to issue until Wednesday. I may not be able to leave for St. John before this day week. Telegraph me as soon as order is made. Thought order was made at time I was authorized to procure new stamps.

(Signed), Charles Connell.

“‘Woodstock, 28th April, 1860.’

“‘No. 6. Telegraphic Despatch.

“‘The Hon. Charles Connell,—

“‘All right. Desirable that all should be at St. John by Thursday next, if possible.

(Signed), S. L. Tilley.

“‘Fredericton, 28th April, 1860.’

“‘No. 7. Telegraphic Despatch.