Romaine to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

The Persons named on the other side hereof, having
been entertained on board Her Majesty's Ship Plumper, on
the occasions and between the dates stated against their
names; I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the
Admiralty to request that you will move Secretary Sir E.B.
Lytton to cause me to be informed, whether the Expense of
the Entertainment is to be borne by the Public.