to participate with other Banks in
the Government deposit and exchange business.
2.
In reply I have to state
for your Grace's information, that
the Chartered Mercantile Bank
has for some years been employed by this Government for the deposit of Public monies, and has transacted the Government business satisfactorily.
I have the honor to be,
My Lord Duke,
Your Grace's,
Most Obedient Servant,
Li. R. Ruyven
To Treasury for information.
7th April 1849.
Page 361