Lugard to Elliot (Assistant Under-Secretary)

Referring to your letter of the 28th Ultimo in
which you state that the Duke of Newcastle is of opinion
that the services of the Royal Engineers at present
employed in British Columbia may be dispensed with at the
end of the present year, I am directed by the Secretary of
State to transmit to you the enclosed copy of a letter
which has been received from the Horse Guards, calling
attention to the position held by Colonel Moody as Chief
Commissioner of Lands and Works, and enquiring whether he
should be withdrawn with the other Officers.

I am to request that you will acquaint me with the
answer which His Grace considers should be returned to this enquiry.