With reference to your letter of the 
5th Ulto relative to an
               expenditure of £2000 incurred by the Governor of 
Vancouver's Island
               in the provision of Barrack accommodation.
               
               I am directed by 
Mr Secretary Herbert to request to be informed
               whether the Secretary of State for the Colonies anticipates any
               expenditure on this head at the above station during the next
               financial year, and if so, 
how
how it is intended to meet the charge.