I have the honor to acquaint you that the Crown Agents for the
Colonies have been authorised to comply with the Requisition for Stores
for the Assay Department forwarded by your Predecessor on the 11th of
April last.
The Agents have reported the receipt of a Bill for
£6,200 £6,200 which matures on the
30th of next month, from
the proceeds of which the cost of the Stores will be defrayed.