Romaine to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, to
Royal Engineersarrangement for stores
acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th
inst,

respecting the Stores about to Accompany the Royal Engineers
proceeding to British Columbia; and to acquaint you, for the
information of Secretary Sir E.B. Lytton, that the necessary steps
have been taken accordingly.