Hammond to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am directed by Earl Russell to transmit to you a copy of a Despatch
from Her Majesty's Minister at Washington respecting the intended
withdrawal of the United States Troops now stationed on San Juan; and
I am to request that, in laying the same before The Duke of
Newcastle, you will say that it appears to Lord Russell that the
British detachment should be retained on the Island whether the
Americans are withdrawn or not.