7395. Vancouver's Island & c.

25th August 1851
Sir,
I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to transmit to you, for the information of Earl Grey, the copy of a letter from Rear Admiral Moresby dated 7h May last, No 49, and of its Enclosure, reporting his proceedings on the Pacific Station.
I am
Sir
Your very obedient
humble Servant
WAB Hamilton
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Merivale.
This is sent for Lord Grey's information. Put by?
27. Augt/51 VJ
HM Augt 28
A 29 BH
G. 1/9
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Moresby to Admiralty, 7 May 1851, reporting on his voyage northward from Panama towards Vancouver Island, with enclosure.
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Moresby to Fanshawe, 6 May 1851, instructing him to proceed directly to Vancouver Island, should the two vessels become separated, and use his best judgement "as to the extent and nature of any hostile acts against the Indians" that may be required.