Sargeaunt to Elliot (Assistant Under-Secretary)

I have the honor to Enclose for the information of His Grace the Duke
of Newcastle a copy of a letter from the Colonial Treasurer at
Vancouver Island advising the drawing upon the Agents General of Six
drafts amounting to Five thousand pounds Sterling (£5,000) and I beg
to be favored with the necessary authority for accepting Nos 2, 3 &
6, the others having been accepted pursuant to your letter of 22nd
Instant.

There are ample funds belonging to Vancouver Island at the disposal
of the Agents General to meet these Bills.