Romaine, William Govett to Rogers, Baron Blachford Frederic 30 October 1862, CO 60:14, no. 10690, 25.

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Romaine, William Govett to Rogers, Frederic 30 October 1862, CO 60:14, no. 10690, 25.

Abstract

Public Offices document. Minutes (4), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1).

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Romaine forwards Rogers a letter from Maitland on behalf of the Admiralty. The letter describes Indian Outrages on the coast of British Columbia and points out the necessity of a Military as well as a Naval Force being stationed at Vancouver Island. The minutes show that Colonial Office staff believe it best to wait to hear from Douglas before making any decisions.

Romaine to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

Admiralty

30 October 1862

I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to send you herewith, for the information of Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies, a Copy of a Letter from Rear Admiral Sir Thos Maitland, dated the 3rd Sept, No 264, relating to Indian Outrages on the Coast of British Columbia, and pointing out the necessity of a Military as well as a Naval Force being stationed at Vancouver Island.

The Enclosures from Governor Douglas are not forwarded, asit

it is presumed that Copies of the Papers have already been received at the Colonial Office from the Governor.

I am, Sir
Your most obedient Servant,
W.G. Romaine

Minutes by CO staff

Mr Elliot
It is important to see what Govr Douglas says on this subject. As we have not heard from him on it we should either ask the Admiralty for copies of the documents to whh they refer—or wait until we hear direct from the Governor—which we shall doubtless soon do.

ABd 31 Octr

There was a

question some time ago of introducing a Regiment of the Line into Vancouver's Island when the Forces in China should be reduced: but it came to nothing.

We need hardly, I think, trouble the Admiralty for a copy of the letter from Governor Douglas: wait for the report which we may expect from himself?

TFE 1 Nov

Wait.

N 2

No answer appears to have arrived from the Governor; but on the other hand we have heard of no more Indian disturbances and the resolution has been taken to dispense for the present with any regular Garrison, I think therefore that the present letter may be put by.

TFE 22 June

CF 23

N 26