Orders were given originally for twelve month's supply of Provisions
to be shipped in the "
Briseis," and upon that Vessel proving unable to
convey them, the "
Euphrates" was engaged under Colonial Office letter of
the
11thinstant
instant,
to convey those Provisions and such War Office Stores as
could not be shipped in the "
Briseis."
I am to add that the necessary orders on the part of
the Admiralty, have been already given.