No. 3
Downing Street
8 March, 1853
Sir,
With reference to my Despatch No. 2, of the 10th Ultimo, I have to acquaint you that the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have apprized me that Rear Admiral Moresby has intimated his intention of sending two Ships of War to Van Couvers Island.
I have the honor to be Sir
Your Most Obedient Humble Servant
Newcastle

Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle Henry Pelham Fiennes to Douglas, Sir James 8 March 1853, LAC :, 116. The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.0, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/V537003.html.

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