Mundy writes to Merivale, on behalf of Newcastle, in response to Douglas's correspondence on the war with Russia, and requests that Grey be informed that no further steps need be taken.
Having laid before the Duke of Newcastle your Letters of the 15
instant with the despatches enclosed from the Governor of Vancouvers
Island (Nos 36 & 37 of the 29th Septr) I am directed to request
that you will acquaint Secretary Sir George Grey that his Grace does
not perceive that any steps require to be taken thereupon.