Storks to Carnarvon (Parliamentary Under-Secretary)

I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to
acquaint you for the information of Sir E. Lytton that in
compliance with the recommendation contained in your Letter
of the 30th
Ulto

the Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty have been requested to ship on board the "Briseis"
twelve months additional Rations for the use of the
Detachment of Royal Engineers under orders to proceed to
British Columbia, and to cause Flour to be
substituted for the Biscuits.