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Hamilton, George Alexander to Merivale, Herman 4 February 1853, CO 305:4, no. 1219, 109.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1).
Hamilton writes to Merivale, as commanded by the Admiralty, to convey, for Newcastle, a letter from Admiral Moresby regarding the proceedings of the Squadron.
This file encloses a letter, from Moresby to the Admiralty, which reports on the status and courses of the Pacific squadron, and mentions the Trincomalee’s plan to arrive at Vancouver Island in early April.
Hamilton to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Admiralty
4th February 1853
Sir
I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to send you herewith for the information of the Duke of Newcastle a Copy of a Letter from Rear Adml Moresby dated the 14th of Decr last No 121, relative to the proceedings of the Squadron under his orders.
I am Sir
Your most obedient Servant
W.A.B. Hamilton

Herman Merivale Esqre
Colonial Office
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Merivale
Put by.
ABd 7 Feby
HM F 7
FP 7
N 8
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
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Rear Admiral Fairfax Moresby to Admiralty, 14 December 1852, reporting on the status of the Pacific squadron, and his dispatch of HMS Tricomalee to Vancouver Island and the Queen Charlottes in early April.