With reference to my letter of the instant, I am directed by Lord
John Russell to transmit to you a copy of a letter from the Admiralty
reporting the reinforcements which have been sent to our Naval Force
on the North West Coast of America.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
W.G. Romaine, Admiralty, to Hammond, 11 October 1859, advising that the
Topaze and Clio had been ordered to the Pacific Station.
Hammond to Secretary to the Admiralty, 21 October 1859, expressing
Russell's satisfaction with the actions of Admiral
Baynes in regard to the occupation of San Juan Island.
Minutes by CO staff
Obtained privately from the For: Office. It has not been sent to us
officially.
Hammond, Edmund to Merivale, Herman 14 October 1859, CO 305:12, no. 10175, 348. 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/V595FO21.html.
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