in this Colony.
I beg to recommend that the order be given to Messrs White & Co. for special care in shipping ages, and their samples have generally arrived in good condition.
The Cement should undoubtedly be tested before leaving England.
I have to,
(Signed) L.M. Moorsom, Surveyor General.
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Prue Sardina Vertin Colonial Secretary:
Gentlemen,
Downing Street, 20 October 1869
I am directed by the Secretary of State to authorize you to comply with the enclosed Requisition from the Governor of Hongkong for 600 casks of Portland Cement required for the Pokfulam Reservoir Works.
In conformity with the foregoing, I am to direct your special attention to the suggestions made by the Surveyor General in his letter covering the requisition.
Your obedient Servant,
F.R.S.
The Crown Agents for the Colonies, 62 Spring Gardens.