With reference to your Despatch No. 64 of the
21st August, I have
the honor to acquaint you that I have instructed the Crown Agents to pay
to the credit of Naval Services the sum of £33.9.0, being the amount
due to the
Officers Officers of Her Majesty's Ship "
Scout" for the
entertainment of yourself and
Mr. Philip Hankin from the 9th to the 20th
August. The charge of a passage made on the service of the Colony should
be defrayed from any Colonial fund under the control of the Governor.
I have to request therefore that you will make a remittance of the
above mentioned amount to the Crown Agents.