Julyan to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)

Adverting to Mr Sargeaunt's letter of the 16th
October last I have to acquaint you, for the information of
the Earl of Carnarvon, that the Crown Agents for the Colonies
will require on or before the 31st instant the sum of
Six thousand two hundred and fifty pounds (£6,250) to meet payments
which will become due on the 1st proximo for six months
interest and contribution to the Sinking Funds in respect
of British Columbia Government Debentures viz:

Interest on £50,000 Debentures Expiring 1873....£1,500

Sinking Fund on ditto...........................£2,250

Interest on £50,000 Debentures Expiring 1883....£1,500

Sinking Fund on ditto...........................£1,000

£6,250

The Crown Agents will be obliged by your informing them,
without delay, from what source they are to receive funds to
defray the above liabilities.