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27/2085-1st March1827. Chief Superintendt of Conv. Office.

28 February 1827 Sir/ I am to acknowledge the Receipt of your letter (No 159) under date the 24 Inst. transmitting an extract from a requisition made by the Commandant at Moreton Bay, and directing me to "send it “in with my report therein" for the information of His Excellency the Governor, in reply to which I have the

The Honble The Colonial Secty.

the honour to acquaint you that the only supplies of Slop clothing and Blankets which I can find intend against that Settlement in this office are 1825 Decr 9th 200 full suits " " 100 hats " 24 12 Jackets " 15 frocks " 30 prs trowsers " 37 Shirts " 31 Prs Gloves " 12 Great Coats " 12 Blankets

There is at this time lying in my office

an approved requisition for twenty one (21) full suits for Convicts at that settlement; at the time it was made by Mr Sleight they were on board the hulk, but while it was laying before the Governor for approval they were shipped off for their destination, and no opportunity has since offered for sending the supply then granted. The "Extract“ which is herewith returned, can be supplied from the stores, if appd. by his Excellency, with the exception of the blue jackets

jackets of which there are none on hand. I have the honour to be Sir Your obedient Servant F. A. Hely

Mr Gregson Clothing ordered by letter to Mr Hely Commandant Moreton Bay advised 8th March 1827