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As regards the Military and Colonial requirements, I think the proposed change would be most beneficial to both departments;
As to the requirements for the Navy I do not profess to give an opinion, though I have included the removal of Naval Yard in the Scheme proposed;
I have however forwarded confidentially a copy of this letter to the Commodore.
The estimate of cost is necessarily a rough one but should Your Excellency think the scheme worthy of further consideration, I recommend that in the first place the Committee on Defence be requested to give their opinion as to the advisability of concentrating the Naval and Military Establishments on the site I have indicated.
If they approve of the concentration, the Senior Naval Officer or the Officer Commanding the Troops might be requested to send in remarks on the subject, which could be forwarded with your report to the Secretary of State.
I have forwarded a copy of this letter to the Inspector General of Fortifications.
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(Signed) W. Ergesman, Col, R.E.
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