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
                  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.