Richards to Under-Secretary of State

I beg to acquaint you that, in compliance with the request
contained in your letter of the 30th
Ultimo,

ShipsBriseissailing orders
the necessary orders have been issued for the "Briseis"—as soon as all
her stores are on board—to proceed to Gravesend, there to embark
the men, &c, she is to convey to Vancouver's Island.