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enclosed papers
I have, &c.
To the
Hon'ble (Archibald) Ogilvie Drummond
Offg. Secretary to Govt. of India
Fort William
The 8th August 1836.
(True Copy)
To be definite
being in
Colonial Secretary
Mint, and the general arrangements for the conduct
of
its business.
In reply
to the first
part of your enquiry
I am
directed to state that all the
resources of the Calcutta Mint
are at
present required for purposes of this Government
and
that there is no
expectation of its ever
being in a position to coinage of Dollars for China.
In addition to undertake the
coinage
3rd For the information desired on the other points of reference I have the honor to refer you to the