Romaine to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

The Persons named on the other side hereof, having been entertained onboard Her Majesty's Ship Satellite on the
occasions and between the dates stated against their names; I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to
request that you will move
Secretary
Sir E.B. Lytton to cause me to be informed, whether the expense of the Entertainment is to be borne by the Public.