No. 45

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Circular
Despatch, of the 15th of August last, transmitting copy of a letter,
addressed to the Colonial Department, by the Lords Commissioners of Her
Majesty's Treasury, enclosing copy of a letter from the Postmaster
General, recommending a reduction in the Gratuities paid to Masters of
vessels, Pilots, Boatmen, and others, for the conveyance of ship
letters.

Your instructions directing that the recommendation of the
Postmaster General, be brought under the consideration of the Executive
Council of this Colony, with a view to the proposed reduction being
effected, Shall receive my immediate attention.