Allerical error
Aflushing
Sir,
Commissariat Office,
Hong Kong, 31st August, 1876.
I have the honour to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter No. 765 of the 30th Instant advising
me of the
enclosure of a cheque for $117,730.97 (but covering a cheque for $48,730.76)
on account of Military Contribution due to the Imperial Government for quarters ending respectively
31st March, and 30th June, 1876.
The amount in question having
Colonial Treasurer,
Hong Kong.