The Ordnance Department de pot Contemplate the erection of extensive works to the Westward, mor require allotment to their of a very large portion of ground.
But as His Excellency on this front must mainly rely on the discretion and judgment of the Commanding Royal Engineer, the respective Officers have been informed that you will receive the propositions of Captain Cooper, &c.
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I have to instruct you, Sir, to report, on receipt of them to this Office. It would be well that you should impress on Captain Cooper the great value of the ground to the Westward, the growing wants of the Colony, and the probability that a great part of the ground whereon stood the old Naval Stores may be required for the all-important purposes of a Dockyard.
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I have, &c.,
(Signed) W. J. Mercer,
Colonial Secretary.
True Copy,
Colonial Secretary.