subject, and to acquaint you, for the information of Sir E. B. Lytton, that, in accordance with the recommendation of Lord Malmesbury, therein expressed, My Lords have signified to the Commissioners of Audit their approval of the admission of the payment to Sir John Bowring, of the sum of £291.13.4, on account of his Private Secretary.
Acquaint Sir J. Bowring
Annex
Im June!
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in 1855 and 1856.
I am, Sir,
Your Obedient servant,
E. Hammond
Confidential
May 26, 1859
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The Earl of Malmesbury, upon the receipt of your letter of the 11th instant, consulted Lord Clarendon as to the arrangement which was made in 185... with regard to granting an allowance to Sir John Bowring for a private Secretary.
I am now directed by Lord Malmesbury to request that you will inform the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury that he considers the terms of that arrangement such as to admit of ...
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