The issue of introducing subsidiary coins simultaneously with the new system, and I conceived that less confusion would arise by arranging the introduction of the new system at a period which would be the least interference with the postal business of the Colony.
3. In order that the fullest information might be afforded, I caused a Government notification on the subject to be published by the Post Office, and a previous notification on the same subject to be republished, of both of which I beg to enclose copies.
To the Secretary of State for the Colonies,
I have the honour to be,
Your Grace's obedient servant,
A. B. Duke,
5/2/1877
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