I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 28 of the
27th of February last enclosing a letter from Colonel Moody
recommending the construction of a
Military Road from New Westminster
to Burrards Inlet.
In reply I have to instruct you that I cannot sanction the
formation of such a road atat the cost of Imperial funds.
I have the honor to be
Sir
Your Obedient Servant Newcastle