Douglas, Chief Factor Governor Vice-Admiral Sir James to Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes 10 May 1860, CO 305:14, no. 6350, 287.

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Despatch to London
Douglas, James to Pelham-Clinton, Henry Pelham Fiennes 10 May 1860, CO 305:14, no. 6350, 287.

Abstract

Despatch to London. Minutes (2), Enclosures (untranscribed) (1), Other documents (1).

No. 27

10 May 1860

With reference to my Despatch of the 18th January last No 2 informing your Grace that in compliance with the instructions contained in your

your Despatch of the 2nd November 1859 No 20 I had issued directions to Colonel Moody to take the requisite measures towards the erection of a Naval Powder Magazine at Esquimalt I have now the honor to forward copy of a letter which I have this day received from Colonel Moody acquainting me that he has selected a site and has forwarded a plan and estimate for the magazine to the Inspector-General

General of Fortifications.

2. I have placed Cole Island, (the site fixed upon at the head of Esquimalt Harbour) at the disposal of Colonel Moody in accordance with the instructions of your Grace.

I have etc.

Minutes by CO staff

Mr Elliot
The correspondence on this subject shows that the charge of dilatoriness imputed in the B. Columbia correspondent of "The Times"—(& which is made in this day's Paper—) against the Govt is premature & inaccurate.

ABd 26/6

Copy to War Office for information?

TFE 29 June

CF Jy 2

N 4

Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)

Moody to Douglas, 5 May 1860, advising that he had selected Cole Island as the site for the magazine and had sent the plans and estimate to the inspector general of fortifications.