M. 188.
234
Brigade Major's Officer
t. 1840.
Victoria, 43th August.
With reference to my letter of yesterday, I am commanded by His Excellency The Governor, to state, for the information of the Colonial Secretary, that the necessity of withdrawing the Military Guard at West Point becomes hourly more pressing owing to the admissions into Hospital of the 95th Regiment, the sickness of which, General ... regrets to say, is rapidly increasing.
The hopes that the security of the Naval Stores, alluded to in my letter, may be ensured.
The Humble ...
Yes,
Victoria
Immediately
Yes.