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Despatch from London
Cardwell, Edward to Kennedy, Arthur 27 February 1865, NAC RG7:G8C/5, 84.

Abstract
Despatch from London.
Cardwell forwards correspondence between Denman and Foster and documents regarding the construction of a pier in Esquimalt Harbour. Cardwell requests that Kennedy settle the matter in concert with the Admiral and consistent with the public interests, and with the possible future requirements of the Navy.
No. 11
27th February 1865
Sir,
I have the honor to transmit to you a Copy of a letter from the Board of Admiralty enclosing Copies of a Correspondence between Rear Admiral Denman and Colonel Foster, a resident in Vancouver Island, on the subject of a Pier which Colonel Foster has thrown out from his property in Esquimalt Harbor.
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I also enclose a Copy of a Report of the Hydrographer to the Admiralty accompanied by a Chart of Constance Cove showing the position of the Pier.
With reference to the wish intimated by their Lordships, I have to request that you will settle the matter in concert with the Admiral in such manner as, without putting Colonel Foster to any unnecessary inconvenience, shall be consistent with the public interests, and with the possible future requirements of the Navy.
I have the honor to be
Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant
Edward Cardwell