I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
to request you will state to the Secretary of State for the
Colonies that the undermentioned provisions, representing a
value of Seven pounds twelve shillings and eight pence, are
claimed in the Victualling account of HM's Gun-boat "
Forward"
for
Christmas Quarter 1864, as having been supplied by
order order
of the Commander in chief, for the use of the Volunteers in
British Columbia who were tracking Indian Murderers; and as
it does not appear that these articles have been paid for, my
Lords would wish to be informed if there is any objection to
the value being charged against the Colonial Office
Biscuit 370 lbs
Spirits 15 Gallons
Sugar 52 lbs
Tea 19 lbs.