at Hongkong is to
Commence.
de reply
Share
& acquaint Jose
that the
Lords Como
of the Admiralty, to
whom
your despatch
has referred, have
informed that the
Contribution commences
from the beginning
of the financial
Year and that the
Accountant General
of the Navy is directed to pay the Sum of £200 cal.
quarter to the Crown
Agents of the Colonies
from that date. I have &c.
J. R. P for E. G.