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Hamilton, George Alexander to Adderley, Charles Bowyer 20 July 1867, CO 60:31, no. 6964, 66.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (3), Other documents (1).
Hamilton reports that the Treasury has directed Their Solicitor to settle with Mr Reilly for services Reilly performed in preparing the Bill for the Union of British Columbia & Vancouver Island. Rogers minutes that This tells its own story, it is written at Mr Reilly's request, & is the simplest way of getting him paid. The included document is the letter from the Colonial Office authorizing paying Reilly’s fees.
Hamilton to Under-Secretary of State
Treasury Chambers
20th July 1867
Sir,
I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of the Duke of Buckingham & Chandos, with reference to your letter of the 10th Inst, that My Lords have directed Their Solicitor to settle with Mr Reilly for the Fees due to him in respect of his services in the preparation of a Bill for the Union of British Columbia & Vancouver Island; as requested by His Grace.
I am,
Sir,
Your Obedient Servant,
Geo. A. Hamilton
Minutes by CO staff
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Sir F. Rogers
CC 22 July
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Put by at once.
FR 22/7
Other documents included in the file
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Rogers to Hamilton, 10 July 1867, authorizing payment of Reilly's fees.
Minutes by CO staff
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This tells its own story, it is written at Mr Reilly's request, & is the simplest way of getting him paid.
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