given to the Agents as much as possible
To the amount which they should draw for this purpose, and also the probable date when it will be again available.
I cannot allow the any longer continuance, as at present over $600,000 is outstanding with the Banks.
5. In order to prevent the necessity in future of the current account at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank being raised to Excessive amounts, occasioned by the practice of meeting large drafts by the Crown Agents for expenditure on behalf of the Colony here, I have caused them to be directed, pending further instructions, to draw $50,000 every fortnight, beginning about the middle of this month. They will have money to hand in advance at the larger centres to meet their requirements, and will not have to make very large drafts at any time.
DRAFT.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Meude.
Sir R. Herbert.
Baron de Worms.
Lord Knutsford.
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