Moody to Under-Secretary of State

I have the honor to state it has been desirable by the
War Department that the purchase of Forage (Oats & a small
quantity of Hay) obtained for B. Columbia by Mr Eaton H.M.
Storekeeper Tower should be defrayed by me instead of paying
through their Accounts as the other Stores will be. I did not
contemplate this when I made my last demand.

I think it would facilitate matters if you would sanction
the above and move H.M. Treasury to place the sums required—viz

George Kean for Oats 174. 8. 3

S.H. Whitboard for Hay  8.14.10

 183. 3. 1

 to my acct at Messrs Cox & Co.

May I request your decision to be sent under cover to
Captain Elphinstone R.E. 4 New Street Spring Gardens.