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Correspondence (private letter)
Moody, Colonel Richard Clement to Merivale, Herman 27 September 1858, CO 60:3, no. 9888, 304.

Abstract
Correspondence (private letter). Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Moody reports that the “Briseis” is ready for “the necessary instructions” so that she can proceed to Gravesend and pick up men waiting to go to British Columbia.
The minutes send the request for instruction to the Admiralty “at once.”
Enclosed is a draft from Carnarvon to the Admiralty requesting that the “Briseis” be directed to proceed to Gravesend.
Moody to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Topographical Office, War Dept
4 New Street, Spring Gardens
27th Sepr 1858
Sir
I have the honor to request that the necessary instructions may be given by the Transport Board for the "Briseis" as soon as she has taken in her cargo, to proceed to Gravesend and there receive the men that are going out in her to British Columbia.
I have the honor to be Sir
Yr most obedient humble servant
R.C. Moody
Col R.E.

H. Merivale Esqe
Minutes by CO staff
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Lord Carnarvon
I think we might send this request to the Admiralty at once.
ABd 28 Sepr
Yes. Annex draft.
C S 28
Other documents included in the file
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Draft, Carnarvon to Admiralty, 30 September 1858, requesting that the Briseis be directed to proceed to Gravesend.
Moody, Colonel Richard Clement to Merivale, Herman 27 September 1858, CO 60:3, no. 9888, 304. The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.0, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/B586M14.html.

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