I am to convey the authority sanctioning you to incur such expenses as you may consider necessary in order to make yourselves acquainted with the latest improvements in the machinery & appliances of the coming works in this Country - And I am thus far sanctioned to express approval to the engagement of a temporary Clerk in your office at the rate of a salary of $120 per annum.
B.G.
I wish to know whether you have been invited to tender for the contract for which specifications have been sent to you.
Kindly have them instructed to pay the Pro Bills for office requisites & petty cash expenses which accompanied the letter.