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Despatch from London
Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, James 8 June 1854, LAC RG7:G8C/1, 160.

Abstract
Despatch from London. Enclosures (untranscribed) (1).
Newcastle writes to Douglas to acknowledge the receipt of a previous despatch, and to forward a copy of the despatch that conveys the Admiralty's decision against naval-storehouse construction at Esquimalt.
The file includes a letter from Hamilton to Merivale, which states the Admiralty's decision against the construction of naval storehouses at Esquimalt.
No. 16
Downing Street
8 June 1854
Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your Despatch No 6 of the 27th February last.
I referred for the consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that portion of Your Despatch relative to the creation of Store Houses in Esquimault Harbour, for the use of the Navy, and I enclose a copyofManuscript image of the reply which has been received from their Lordship's Board, by which you will perceive that it is not deemed expedient to adopt your suggestion on this matter.
I have the honor to be, Sir,
Your Most obedient Servant
Newcastle

Governor Douglas
&c &c &c
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Manuscript image
Hamilton to Merivale, 1 June 1854, stating the Admiralty's decision against the construction of naval storehouses at Esquimalt.