Romaine to Under-Secretary of State

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
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.