Godley to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

With reference to your letter of the 5th Ulto relative to an
expenditure of £2000 incurred by the Governor of Vancouver's Island
in the provision of Barrack accommodation.

I am directed by Mr Secretary Herbert to request to be informed
whether the Secretary of State for the Colonies anticipates any
expenditure on this head at the above station during the next
financial year, and if so, how it is intended to meet the charge.