Mackean to Newcastle

I am instructed by the Court of Directors to forward to your
Grace the following paragraph taken from the Manager's letter of
this Bank dated at Victoria V.I. 2nd Septr 1862

I have now to advise the Court that the Government of
British Columbia has accepted my Tender for the whole
amount of the Loan for £50,000 to be raised in London
and I have to inform you that the Government here has
advised the Colonial Office of the transaction, & has
requested the Authorities there, to hand over to the Bank
Debentures amounting to £50,000 in such amounts as you may desire.

I am also instructed respectfully to inquire when the said
Debentures will be ready for delivery.