With regard to Mr Gordon's plan for laying out the Streets, &c, it is considered the best that could have been devised; and with reference to the proposed Building for Public Offices, &c, it evidently cannot be properly taken into consideration, until the number of the Establishments and extent of accommodation to be provided shall be known.
It is also to be observed, that the fitness, or otherwise, of the spot which I had intended for the site of this Building must depend entirely on Her Majesty's Government's decision with regard to the plans brought forward by Vice Admiral Sir William Parker and Major Aldrich, for appropriating the central parts of this city to Naval and Military purposes.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord,
Your most obedient
Humble Servant, Bonham