Romaine to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
to send you herewith, for the information of Her Majesty's
Secretary of State for the Colonies, a Copy of a Letter from
Rear Admiral Sir Thos Maitland, dated the 3rd Sept,
No 264, relating to Indian Outrages on the Coast of British Columbia, and pointing out the necessity of a Military as well
as a Naval Force being stationed at Vancouver Island.

The Enclosures from Governor Douglas are not forwarded,
as it is presumed that Copies of the Papers have already been
received at the Colonial Office from the Governor.