<persName ref="prs:hamilton_ga"><surname>Hamilton</surname>, <forename>George</forename> <forename>Alexander</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:hawes_b"><surname>Hawes</surname>, <forename>Benjamin</forename></persName> 24 September 1849, CO 305:2, no. 8238, 133. Hamilton addressee Hawes (Parliamentary Under-Secretary)

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Public Offices document. Minutes (2), Marginalia (2).

Hamilton reports to Hawes that the Admiralty have directed their Solicitor to repay the Colonial Office, through Smith, the sum advanced them to appoint Court Officers to serve at Vancouver Island.

Smith minutes that he has received the sum of thirty eight pounds, ten shillings and threepence mentioned in Hamilton's letter.

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Admiralty
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8238, CO 305/2, p. 133; received 27 September 8238 Vancouver's Isld
Admiralty
24th Sept 1849. Sir

In reply to your letter of the 22d Instant; I am commanded by my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to acquaint you, that they have directed their Solicitor to repay Mr Smith the Chief Clerk of the Colonial Office the sum of thirty eight pounds, ten shillings and threepence, that being the amount advanced by him for the Commission issued under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom, empowering their Lordships to appoint a Vice Admiral and other Officers required for a Courtof of Vice Admiralty in the Island of Vancouver.

I am Sir Your most obedient humble Servant W.A.B Hamilton This addressee information appears at the foot of the first page of the despatch; see image scan.Benjamin Hawes Esq &c — &c — &c — Colonial Office
I have recdreceived the sum mentioned in this letter. PS 27 Sept
I suppose, Put by? T.F.E. 27/9 /27 BH G. 29
Mr Smith?
£ 38 " 10 · 3d