With reference to my letter of the 14th March last, I am commanded
by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, for the
information of His Grace the Duke of Newcastle, that they have been
informed by Rear Admiral Sir T. Maitland that the two 68 [Pov?]
95 Cwt Guns of "Bacchante," and "Topaze," have been placed on the
Point at present occupied by the TemporaryNaval Naval Hospital Buildings
at Esquimalt, that being the best position for defending the entrance
of the Harbour.
I am, Sir,
Your most obedient Servant W.G. Romaine
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
After the despatch which was addressed to the Governor on the 21 March last it is scarcely necessary to write again to him on this
subject. This information is chiefly useful to us at head quarters.