Crown Agents.
Downing Street, 3 July 1869
Gentlemen,
I am directed by the Secretary of State to authorize you to comply with the enclosed Requisition from the Governor of Hongkong for stationery and small stores required by the Government of Hong Kong for the year 1870, and which the Governor desires be shipped to the Colony as early as possible.
Your obedient Servant,
L.R.S.