With reference to your letter of the 
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                  Instant,
               
               I beg to acquaint you for the information of the Secretary of State, that
               
               
               the "
Euphrates", having been surveyed and approved, has been accepted for
               the conveyance to 
Vancouver's Island of the party of non-commissioned
               officers and their families therein referred to, together with such
               Stores as the "
Briseis" may be unable to receive.
               
               The "
Euphrates" will probably be ready to receive her passengers
               about the Middle of 
November, but a further communication will be made to
               you as to the precise date at which they may embark.