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United States Consulate Victoria, unclear, Jan. 9, 1868. Gen. G. C. Davis Comd't Dept. Northern Pacific Sitka, Alaska Territory
Sir: Mrs. Francis desires me to present to you and friends in our newly acquired Territory of Alaska, a New Years' Cake, and also to wish you and all the American friends a Happy New Year, in which I most heartily join. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your ob't. ser'vt. Allen Francis.