Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers.
15, 5862/11.
Gentlemen: In reply to your letter of the 30th ultimo, representing the danger which the iron-clad vessels now under seizure will incur in consequence of their being removed from your premises, I am commanded by the lords commissioners of her Majesty’s treasury to acquaint you that their lordships, having been in communication with the secretary of state in reference to your letter, have nothing to add to the communication made to you by telegram on the 29th ultimo.
I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
Messrs. Laird, Birkenhead.