Hawes to Under-Secretary of State

In reply to your letter of 2nd Instant respecting the
conveyance of 16 (now 26) Tons of stores to British Columbia;

I am directed by Mr Secretary Herbert to acquaint
you for the information of His Grace the Duke of Newcastle
that directions have been given for the insurance of the
stores, and to request that the Colonial Agent may be authorized
to communicate with the Principal Military Storekeeper at the
Tower on the subject, as it is essential that the measure
should be carried out under his directions