Romaine to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
to acquaint you for the information of Her Majesty's Secretary
of State for the Colonies that Rear Admiral Sir R. Baynes has
reported that upon the departure of the Satellite from Vancouver's Island for England, he had in consequence of a pressing requisition
from Governor

Douglas, ordered the discharge to the Shore
of Mr W. Young, in order that he might carry on the
duties of Colonial Secretary for British Columbia.