The Marquis of Ripon to the Governor-General of Canada, etc., June 28, 1895

George Frederick Samuel Robinson, second Marquis of Ripon (previously Earl Grey), was secretary of state for the colonies from 1892 to 1895. The governor general of Canada was John Campbell Gordon, seventh Earl of Aberdeen.

Document Summary:
This letter indicates that Britain still desired colonies to make all treaties with foreign powers through "His Majesty's Government." Such power would, in effect, make all colonies separate states.