Return of Expenditure for Police and Gaols,
exclusive of Establishments.
30th June, 1848.
Police
during
Descriptions =
Clothing and accoutrements . Veterinary & farriery articles Forage
Medicines.
Oil for Lanterns & Lamps. Repair of Boats-
Rations for Constables.
Incidental Expenses.
Gaols.
£ s d Provision. 270 17 2½ Bedding and other necessaries 2 Medicines Fuel. Fees.. Oil for lighting Gaols. 6 2 Incidental expenses 10 £ s d Clothing and accoutrements 52 Veterinary & farriery articles Forage 62 Medicines. Oil for Lanterns & Lamps. 17 12 6½ Repair of Boats 137 14 Rations for Constables. Incidental Expenses. 130 50 1134 218 4 0 11 164 7 8½ Total £ 435 4 7Four hundred thirty five Pounds, four shillings, and seven pence Sterling.
Victoria, Hong Kong, July the 8th 1848
(Signed) W. J. Mercer.
Colonial Treasurer.
(True Copy)
(Signed) ...
Colonial Secretary.