15 items which had been objected to by Commissioners of audit.
I am desired to state that in communicating to the Governor the decision which the Lords Commissioners may adopt in this case, Mr. Elton will correct the impression that the Lieut. Governor's pension is defrayed from Imperial funds.
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No. 815.
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Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hong Kong,
Sir,
27th December 1858.
I am directed to forward for your perusal and Report Despatch from the Secretary of State No. 62 of 20th October last.
You will cause the documents to be returned to this office after retaining copies of the Enclosures to the Despatch.
With reference to the observations of the Audit Commissioners I may remark as follows:
The Honorable M. H. Rennie, Esquire, Auditor General.