A letter from Sir Stamford Raffles to Johnston (Treasurer, Trustees) dated 23 Jan 1824 authorising him to act on his behalf and avail funds to push on with the establishment of the Institution
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This is a letter from Sir Stamford Raffles to Johnston (Treasurer, Trustees) dated 23 January 1824 authorising him to act on his behalf and avail funds to push on with the establishment of the Singapore Institution.
Transcription: "Cover note: Founding of Institution, 23 January 1824 From Sir T.S. Raffles To Messrs A.L. Johston & Co., Treasurer of the Singapore Institution authorising them to make such monthly advances for the progress of the building and maintenance of the schools as may be necessary in the event of any failure on the part of the Indian Government. -------------------------------------------------------------------
To: Messrs A.L. Johnston & Co., Treasurers of the Singapore Institution.
Gentlemen, With reference to my communication to the Secretary of the Institution of this date, I have to request that in the event of any unforeseen obstacle standing in the way of the progress of the building and maintenance of the schools, pending the final decision of the authorities in Europe, that you will consider yourselves authorised by me, to make all such monthly issues as may be necessary in the event of any failure in this respect on the part of Government." [Source: Wijeysingha, E. (2004). In The eagle breeds a gryphon : a history of Raffles Institution and Raffles Junior College 1823 - 2003 (pp. 39). Raffles Institution.]
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