I have the honor to acquaint you, for the information of The Right Honorable The Secretary
               of State, that the
               Articles for Assay Melting Office supplied for the service of the Government of 
British Columbia
               pursuant to your letter of the 
28
                  Feb last were shipped on board the "
Prince
                  of the Seas" on the 
14 Inst for conveyance
               to the Colony.