I am commanded by my 
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty
               to request you will state to the Secretary of State for the
               Colonies that the undermentioned provisions, representing a
               value of Seven pounds twelve shillings and eight pence, are
               claimed in the Victualling account of HM's Gun-boat "
Forward"
               for 
Christmas Quarter 1864, as having been supplied by
order
 order
               of the Commander in chief, for the use of the Volunteers in
               
British Columbia who were tracking Indian Murderers; and as
               it does not appear that these articles have been paid for, my
               Lords would wish to be informed if there is any objection to
               the value being charged against the 
Colonial Office
               
               
               Biscuit 370 lbs
               
               Spirits 15 Gallons
               
               Sugar 52 lbs
               
               Tea 19 lbs.