(Signed) W. H. Rennie,
Auditor General.
Auditor General's Office,
Hong Kong, 14th May, 1868
(True Copy)
M. Alexander
Acting Colonial Secretary
The Colonial Agents, Gentlemen,
I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to instruct you to procure, and to forward to Hong Kong as soon as possible, the Stationery and Stores enumerated in the enclosed Requisitions and required for the service of that Government for the Year 1864.
6 Dozen Blass leak pencil HB.
6 Pieces India rubber.
1 Patent - Fire-proof Iron Safe, similar to "Sent per Lauderdale"