Richards to Under-Secretary of State

With reference to your letter of the 11th
Instant,

I beg to acquaint you for the information of the Secretary of State, that
ShipsEuphratesto transport men and some stores
ShipsBriseis
the "Euphrates", having been surveyed and approved, has been accepted for
the conveyance to Vancouver's Island of the party of non-commissioned
officers and their families therein referred to, together with such
Stores as the "Briseis" may be unable to receive.

The "Euphrates" will probably be ready to receive her passengers
about the Middle of November, but a further communication will be made to
you as to the precise date at which they may embark.