As these advances have been made by the
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Imperial Government on the condition that one half of the sums advanced should be
repaid by the colonies of
British Columbia and
Vancouver
Island, I have to request that you will cause the sum of £6246-19-10 to be repaid to her
Majesty's Paymaster General in the proper proportions by the two colonies.