Romaine to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to send you
herewith, for the information of Mr Secretary Cardwell, a Duplicate
Letter from Rear Admiral Denman, No 34, dated the 19th October
last, representing the necessity for an increase to the Pacific
Squadron, owing to the addition contemplated by the United States
Government to their Naval Forces in consequence of the large French
Force on the Coast of Mexico; and recommending that a powerful Vessel
of War should be employed for the protection of Esquimalt, and for
the prevention of aggressions by Native Tribes, upon British Traders.

In forwarding Admiral Denman's remarks relating to the employment of
Colonial Steamers, My Lords desire me to observe that the question is
applicable not only to Vancouver's Island, and British Columbia, but
to all other Colonies which are similarly situated.