The signatories are Second Secretary Captain William Alexander Baillie Hamilton, Commissioner Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Adam K.C.B. and Commissioner Captain Lord John Hay.
The signatory is Second Secretary Captain William Alexander Baillie Hamilton.
H.M.S. Amphitrite
Portsmouth, 28 July 1847
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter bearing date 16th July, and to inform you that in conformity with their Lordships directions I have joined the Amphitrite this day.
I have the honor to be, Sirs,
Your most ?? Humbl Serv.
Wm Loney M.D.
Surgeon R.N.
Cap. W.A.B. Hamilton RN,
Secretary to the Admiralty