No. 19

With reference to my despatch of the 1st
instant,

apprising you that Captain Parsons would proceed at once to British
Parsons, Capt. Robert M.expenses of
Columbia accompanied by twenty men of the Royal Engineers, I have to
acquaint you that the Lords Commissoners of the Treasury have issued to
him the Sum of Five hundred pounds (£500), and have given him authority
to draw Bills for a further sum of Five hundred pounds (£500) should he
find it necessary to enable him to reach his destination.