Hamilton to Rogers (Permanent Under-Secretary)
Treasury Chambers,
Whitehall, S.W.
12 February 1861
In reply to Mr Elliot's Letter of the 2nd Instant, I am commanded by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you that the Paymaster General has been authorized to pay to Naval Services the sum of £25.19.6 for the entertainment on board the "Satellite" of the Governor of British Columbia during the Months of July, August & Sepr 1859.
I am etc.
Geo. A. Hamilton
Minutes by CO staff
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Put by.
ABd 13 F
Perhaps we had better tell the Admy, as they are apt to be troublesome about these small accounts. Draft.
TFE 13/2
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Draft, Elliot to Secretary to the Admiralty, 14 February 1861, advising that the Paymaster General had been authorised to pay £25.19.6 to Naval Services for Douglas's entertainment [meaning travel] on board HMS Satellite between July and September 1859.