With reference to 
Mr. Birch's despatch No. 62 of the 
6th of
                  October, I have the honor to transmit to you, for your information and
               guidance, a copy of a letter from the War Department, conveying the
               decision of Secretary 
Sir John Pakingtonas
 as to the disposal of the Arms
               and Accoutrements left in possession of your Government by 
Colonel
                  Moody.