The minutes ask that Douglas be informed of the ships’ intended arrival.
Of the two enclosures, the first is a draft letter, from the Colonial Office to Colvile, that reports Morseby’s intention to despatch two ships of war to Vancouver Island; the second is a draft reply, from Newcastle to Douglas, that reiterates the same information.
Having laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your
Letter of the 28th Feby, requesting to be informed what measures
have been taken with regard to H.M. Ships visiting Vancouver's Island;
I am commanded to state, for the information of His Grace The Duke of
Newcastle, that a Copy of your Letter has been sent for the guidance of
Rear Admiral Moresby who has intimated his intention of of sending two
Ships of War to Vancouver's Island.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant
R. Osborne
Osborne, Ralph to Merivale, Herman 2 March 1853, CO 305:4, no. 1911, 112. The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.2, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria,
B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/V535AD02.html.
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