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Hamilton, George Alexander to Adderley, Charles Bowyer 13 June 1867, CO 60:31, no. 5632, 61.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (3), Other documents (1).
Hamilton informs the Colonial Office that the Lords Commissioners of [the] Treasury … approve of granting Watson six months Salary and…free passage home for [Watson], [Watson’s] Wife, and [Watson’s] family. Elliot minutes that Seymour should be informed of the treasury’s approval.
Hamilton to Under-Secretary of State
Treasury Chambers
13th June 1867
Sir,
I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you for the information of the Secretary of State for the Colonies, with reference to your letter of the 8th Inst, that My Lords approve of the Grant to Mr Watson, late Treasurer of British Columbia, of six months Salary and a free passage home for himself, Wife, and family, as recommended by His Grace the Duke of Buckingham and Chandos.
I am,
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant
Geo. A. Hamilton
Minutes by CO staff
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Mr Elliot
Despatch to Govr approving.
CC 14 June
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At once.
[TFE] 17/6
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Drafted.
[EB]
Other documents included in the file
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Draft reply, Buckingham to Seymour, No. 37, 18 June 1867 approving of granting Watson “six months salary and free passage home” for Watson, Watson’s wife, and Watson’s family.