I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to send you
herewith, for the information of Her Majesty's Secretary of State for
the Colonies, an Extract from a Letter of Rear Admiral Sir Robt L.
Baynes, dated the 24th July, relating to the state of affairs at
Vancouvers Island, and disturbances at Admiral Island in the Gulf of
Georgia.
We expect to hear on the subject from the Governor. But perhaps it
will be proper to send him an extract of the Admiral's report, &
request a report from him on the suggestion that a Magistrate shd be
appointed to reside on Admiral Island.
Draft reply, Rogers to Douglas, No. 39, 4 October 1860.
Documents enclosed with the main document (not transcribed)
Extract, Baynes to Secretary of the Admiralty, 24 July
1860, reporting on conditions in the colony with particular emphasis
on a recent "Indian disturbances at Admiral Island."