CO129-280 - Public Offices & Others - 1897

of £5.0.0, for the purpose of purchasing sundry articles to take back with her.

As the sum asked for is rather large, the Commissioners would be glad if you could inform them as soon as possible whether it should be given.

It is understood that Mr Lewis will be returning on the 11th inst. aut.

I am,
Your Obedient Servant
E. H. S. Cowdroy(?) Secretary.

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Private Secretary to the
Prince Commission(?)
Mr...

MINUTE.

John 13 Dec.
H. W. Hamilton 1/3
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,

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HKay 26626

Sir,
23
14 Dec. 1897

In reply to your letter (17/01 is likely incorrect and might be a OCR error, possibly should be 17/11 or another date, but keeping as is due to rule 7)

The undersigned is directed by Mr. Chamberlain to state that he has no objection to the sum of £5 altogether (including the £1.0.0 already advanced) being advanced to Mr. Lewis, as that amount will apparently be required.

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of £5.0.0, for the purpose of purchasing sundry articles to take back with her.

As the sum asked for is rather large, the Commissioners would be glad if you could inform them as soon as possible whether it should be given.

It is understood that Mr Lewis will be returning on the 11th inst. aut.

I am,
Your Obedient Servant
E. H. S. Cowdroy Secretary.

DRAFT.

Private Secretary to the Prince Commission
Mr.

MINUTE.

John 13 Dec.
H. W. Hamilton 1/3
Mr. Lucas.
Mr. Graham.
Sir J. Bramston.
Mr. Wingfield.
Earl of Selborne.
Mr. Chamberlain,

For perusal
HKay26626

Sir,
23
14 Dec. 1897

In reply to your letter (17/01/2014)

The undersigned is directed by Mr. Chamberlain to state that he has no objection to the sum of £5 altogether (including the £1.0.0 already advanced) being advanced to Mr. Lewis, as that amount will apparently be required.

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