Romaine to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint
you for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies
that the term of Service Abroad of the Detachment of Royal Marines
who have been at San Juan since March 1860 has now expired—the bulk
of the Men having embarked for Service in China in August 1857—and
my Lords being about to recall them to this country, hope that
immediate steps may be taken to have the duties otherwise provided
for.

The Detachment consists of 4 officers and 83 Non Commissioned
Officers & Privates.