Sargeaunt to Sandford (Assistant Under-Secretary)

I have the honor to apply for Earl Granville's authority for
paying a sum of £400 to the Bishop of Columbia on account of
Female Emigration, as requested by the enclosed letter from the
Colonial Secretary of that Colony.

The Crown Agents have recently received Bills from British
Columbia which when discounted will realize about £5483.0.0,
and propose to make use of that amount in the following manner,
in accordance with the decision contained in Lord Granville's
despatch to the Governor of British Columbia No 23 of 13th
April last:

To repay Crown Agents General account amount advanced
£1200

To repay outstanding interest due 1st & 15th July
250

To pay Trustees of Sinking Fund amounts due 1st
January last
3,250

To pay Bishop of Columbia
400

Balance
383

£5483