No. 145, Military

I have duly received your Despatch of the 2nd February
last No 13 acknowledging my Despatch reporting the arrival of
Captain Parsons with a Detachment of Royal Engineers, and
acquainting me that you had received a letter from that Officer
to the same effect.

In compliance with your directions I have caused Captain
Parsons to be informed of the irregularity of his proceeding in
addressing a letter direct to Her Majesty's Government; and the
established Colonial Regulations with respect to correspondence
shall be made public according to your instructions.