First page: Response to Bottomley's request of £5000 (CC#467); in first instance unwilling to do this as it would set a precedent for other preemptive measures, such as for flood preparation in India and Pakistan; however, willing to use £5000 gift…
Offical letter sent by Bottomley to Treasury setting out the situation in St Vincent and requesting that HMG provide authorisation to use up to £5000 on essential supplies.
Also includes drafts and notices of conveyance of said drafts, and the…