Hamilton to Desart (Parliamentary Under-Secretary)
Admiralty
12 July 1852
My Lord
I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to state
for the information of Secretary Sir John Pakington that Rear Admiral Moresby has reported that he has ordered Her Majesty's Ship Thetis to
remain at Vancouver's Island until the latter end of January next.
I am, My Lord,
Your most obedient humble Servant
W.A.B. Hamilton