Moody to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Topographical Office, War Dept
4 New Street, Spring Gardens
24th Sepr 1858
Sir,
I have the honor to request that a Volunteer Hospital orderly
be obtained from the "Medical Staff Corps" to accompany the
Detachment of Royal Engineers proceeding to
British Columbia. It
is hoped that great care will be taken in the selection as only
one is requested.
There is no man in the Detachment of RE suitable for the
situation. He should receive orders to embark in the "
Thames City."
I have the honor to be Sir
Y
r most obedient humble Servant
R.C. Moody
Col RE
Other documents included in the file
Draft,
Carnarvon to War Office,
28 September 1858, recommending
compliance with the request.
Draft, Colonial Office to
Moody,
11 October 1858, advising that a hospital orderly had been recommended.