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Public Offices document
Hamilton, George Alexander to Rogers, Baron Blachford Frederic 12 February 1861, CO 60:12, no. 1282, 197.

Abstract
Public Offices document. Minutes (2), Other documents (1).
Hamilton writes to Rogers to report that the “Paymaster General” has been authorized to pay “Naval Services” £25.19.6 for Douglas's “entertainment” aboard the Satellite from July through September, 1859.
The minutes ask to notify the Admiralty of the payment for Douglas's entertainment.
The file includes a draft letter from Elliot to the Admiralty, which advises of the Paymaster General's authorization to pay for Douglas's time aboard the Satellite.
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
Manuscript image
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
Other documents included in the file
Manuscript image
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 entertainment on board the Satellite.
Hamilton, George Alexander to Rogers, Baron Blachford Frederic 12 February 1861, CO 60:12, no. 1282, 197. The Colonial Despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871, Edition 2.0, ed. James Hendrickson and the Colonial Despatches project. Victoria, B.C.: University of Victoria. https://bcgenesis.uvic.ca/B615TE04.html.

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