Hawes, Benjamin to Merivale, Herman 22 October 1859, CO 305:13, no. 10552, 53.

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Hawes, Benjamin to Merivale, Herman 22 October 1859, CO 305:13, no. 10552, 53.

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Hawes discusses the construction of a Naval Powder Magazine on Vancouver Island, noting that Colonel Moody will be instructed to communicate with the Governor upon the subject.

Hawes to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

War Office

22 October 1859

With reference to my letter of 30th June last, and your reply of the 26th July stating that the Duke of Newcastle would, through the Governor of Vancouvers Island, give orders for the erection, by the Royal Engineers, of a Naval Powder Magazine, when furnished with the necessary details, provided the cost thereof were borne by the War Department.

I am now directed by Mr Secretary Herbert to acquaint you, for the information of His Grace, that the Magazine will be required to be

be sufficiently capacious to hold 5188 barrels and 682 half cases and I am to request that instructions may be sent to the Governor to place a suitable Site at the disposal of the War Department.

Colonel Moody will be instructed to communicate with the Governor upon the subject, and the Secretary of State proposes, if it meets with His Grace's concurrence, to direct the Inspector General of Fortifications to correspond direct with Colonel Moody in respect of the details of execution and payment.

I am etc.
B. Hawes

Minutes by CO staff

Mr Merivale
Inform the Governor. Express concurrence in the War Office proposal that the Inspector G. of Fortifications shd correspond with Col: Moody on this subject.

ABd 24 Oct

Annex dt.

HM O 24

N 26