Moody to Merivale (Permanent Under-Secretary)

I have the honour to request as early as possible authority
for "advance" from Treasury to defray the incidental expenses
of Capn Grant and party of 12 Royal Engineers proceeding
via Panama on the 17th Inst to British Columbia, in like manner
as Capn Parsons as his party by the last mail. I consider the
sum of £800 would be sufficient.

With your permission I will call at the Treasury for the
amount tomorrow morning. Capn Grant will require it at midday.