I18: Penang: Miscellaneous Letters (Out) Page 54 of 334
45 February No 30 Major William Farquhar Resident at Malacca Sir, I have the honor by directions of the Hon the Gov in C to acquaint you that the Civil Deptt here being having urgent occasion for a supply of Rice he has deemed it necessary to direct that (with the exception of 360 Bags) the Consignment shipped in Calcutta for the Comm’t at Malacca should be landed here but that the Quantity will be replaced by an early opportunity. 5 Feby 1816 (Sd) W S Cracroft H Ass't to G 51. John Macalister Esq Collector Malacca Sir, I am directed by the H the G in C to acklge the receipt of your Letter dated the 1 Dec last with the several Accounts & Vouchers which accompanied it for the Months of August Sept'r & Oct'r preceding. 7 Feby 1816 (Sd) W A Clubley Secretary
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