Corry to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
Seymour, Rear Admiral Sir Michaeldeparture from China
Supernumerary Marinesdeparture from China
to send you herewith, for the information of Secretary Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, a Copy of a Letter from Rear Admiral Sir Michael Seymour, dated the 27 Octr, No. 369, reporting
his intention to dispatch Her Majesty's Ship Tribune from China to
Vancouver's Island with 150 Supernumerary Royal Marines on board.