57/20/4337 (M.G.0.F.)
WAR OFFICE TO CROWN AGEETS
271
C.O 9833
Pcce Rra ! APR 12
War Office, S.V.
15th December 1911
Gentlemen,
I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter dated 21 st. ultimo, No.G/Hong Kong/1233,
relating to the charge made for some "Shell B.L.filled
common 5" howitzer" and to inform you that the shell
in question were specially manufactured in the
Ordnance Factories and, in accordance with the general
practice, were charged at a rate which represented,
as nearly as could be ascertained, their cost price.
The cost of this order was, however,
unexpectedly high on account of manufacturing
difficulties which resulted in a number of the castings
made turning out "light" and therefore unserviceable.
I am etc..
(Sgd.) ARTHUR 8. TURNER
for the Asst. Financial Sec
ign