Sargeaunt to Elliot (Assistant Under-Secretary)

I have the honor to acquaint you for the information of His Grace The
Duke of Newcastle that the Colonial Treasurer of Vancouver Island has
drawn a Bill at 30 days sight on The Agents General for Ten thousand
pounds and dated 1st April last; and I beg to be favored with the
necessary authority for accepting the same.

The Agents General have sufficient funds on Deposit to meet this
Bill.