As the whole of the work with the periods within which this Expenditure is likely to fall. It might be explained to the Governor that the object of asking for these details is to ascertain how much of the different instalments of The Fund must be retained in the Colony. They might be asked to telegraph the amount for which we can draw as Loan as, in the light of Sir John Cowper's letter and the information to be furnished by the Surveyor General, he is able to do so. Meanwhile, as regards the temporary disposal of the first instalment of the Praya Fund, a telegram might be sent directing that it be placed on deposit, dividing it in equal proportion among the four Banks.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your obedient Servant,