With reference to Your Lordship's predecessor's despatch N
44 of
7 July 1868, I have the honor to acquaint you
that![Manuscript image Manuscript image](https://hcmc.uvic.ca/~coldesp/jpg_scans/jpg_thumbnail/co_60_35/co_60_35_00127v.jpg)
that I
have authorized a Bill for one hundred and fifty pounds Sterling
(£150) to be drawn on the Paymaster General, on
the Imperial pension account, and I have to request that Your
Lordship will be pleased to cause the same to be accepted on
presentation.