Telegrams from Admiralty to the Commander-in-Chief, East Indies [Admiral Sir Richard Peirse], firstly informing him that operations in the Red Sea would be directed by the Senior Naval Officer, Egypt [Captain George Borrett], and secondly stating that it was necessary for him to take charge of naval operations in Egypt as soon as possible, while retaining command of the East Indies station. Initialled by WSC and Admiral of the Fleet 1st Lord Fisher [1st Sea Lord]. [Carbon].