THE following letter was received by the Author during His Royal Highness, Prince Alfred’s, short visit to Prince Edward Island in July, 1861 :

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“C. BIRCH BAGSTER, Esq.

“ Major Cowell is desired by His Royal Highness, Prince Alfred, to thank Mr. C. Birch Bagster in his name, for his kind attention in forwarding for his acceptance that portion of his work upon Prince Edward Island which has been printed.

“His Royal Highness has much pleasure in accept- ing this, which will form an interesting addition to the souvenirs which he has collected in the Colonies of British North America.

“Major Cowell is further desired, by His Royal Highness, to say that he is very sensnble of Mr.

C. Birch Bagster’s kind expressions with regard to his short visit to this Island.”

“ Charlottetown, 15th July, 1861.”