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Her Majesty’s Treasury to Laird Brothers.
Gentlemen: I am desired by the lords commissioners of her Majesty’s treasury to acknowledge the receipt of your letter, dated 7th instant, calling their lordships’ attention to the exposed condition of the two steam vessels, El Tousson and El Monnassir, now lying in the river Mersey, under charge of Captain Inglefield, royal navy.
Your letter, though dated the 7th instant, was not received in London till the 10th, with the Birkenhead postmark of the 9th instant.
My lords desire me to acquaint you that the subjects adverted to in your letter shall receive immediate attention, and that a further communication will be addressed to you thereon.
I am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
Messrs. Laird Brothers, Birkenhead.