Superintendent of Marine - With reference to Correspondence noted relative to the supply of coal for steamers in the service of Government arrwmgurth Troops at Point degalle submits the advantage that would accrue to government by the appoint ment fun agent at that Port for the purpose of taking measures for the supplyof steam vessels as they arrive there in want of Fuel & names Captain W. T. Slewlyn Officiating 3rd assistant Master Attendant for the office who could proceed on the `Nubin` on the 25th at the expense of government & be allowed a deputation allowance of 5 rs. a day as long as he remains at point degalle no one being appointed in his place here - The government of Ceylon should be requested to furnish Captain Smith funds to carry on the duties entrusted to him the here of boats coolies etc & for his # wants half monthly reports of his proceedings together with accounts of money read & expended Further that the Ceylon government be made acquainted with the important natu

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From Year / Date (YYYY-MM-DD)	1857
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Identifier	PR_000001982246
File No.	O. C., 2 Oct., No. 34