In reply I am to acquaint
you![Manuscript image Manuscript image](https://hcmc.uvic.ca/~coldesp/jpg_scans/jpg_thumbnail/co_305_18/co_305_18_00359v.jpg)
you for the information of
the
Duke of Newcastle that orders could be sent by the Mail of the
26 for a
Regiment to go from China to
Vancouver Island; but, before giving
them,
Lord Herbert desires to represent to His Grace that His Royal
Highness the General Commanding in Chief entertains a strong opinion,
in which
Lord Herbert concurs, that it is not advisable,
except![Manuscript image Manuscript image](https://hcmc.uvic.ca/~coldesp/jpg_scans/jpg_thumbnail/co_305_18/co_305_18_00360r.jpg)
except in
cases of great emergency, to isolate small bodies of Troops in
positions where it is impossible to support them if attacked.
I am to add that, should Her Majesty's Government decide that a
Regiment should be stationed at
Vancouver Island, provision should be
made by the
Admiralty that a sufficient Naval Force should be so
stationed as to afford the necessary
support![Manuscript image Manuscript image](https://hcmc.uvic.ca/~coldesp/jpg_scans/jpg_thumbnail/co_305_18/co_305_18_00360v.jpg)
support.