This is an authorization paper for a sub-agent in Stadsbygd near Trondheim. It is issued by the general agent for the State Line in Norway, Chr. Sotaaen, as a representative for the owners "Allan C. Gow & Co. It states that Sotaaen had appointed Christoffer Buan at Raudberget as his sub-agent, and given him permission to enroll passengers on his behalf, for passage to America on the State Line ships. He was authorized to sign contracts and to take a maximum prepayment of 20 Kroner from each adult passenger. Signed by Sotaaen January 2nd 1884 in Christiania.

In the next paragraph the Police official in Christiania confirms that Sotaaen is authorized as an emigration agent, and that he had paid a deposit of 20 000 Kroner as acquired according to the act of May 22nd 1869. Signed by head of the police in Christiania, Hilmar Krogh on January 2nd 1884.