Royal Mint
25th April 1884
I beg to submit for acceptance the following tenders with the usual explanatory memoranda and a document signed by Mr. Graham approving of the various tenders recommended.
Messrs Owen, Rotherham for "Forges & Smith tools" £125.14.5
Messrs Livesay, Lancaster for loco bullion Trucks £305.5.0
Messrs Maenaught & Co, Bankside for Girders for Hongkong £63.0.0 to be delivered at Liverpool.
Messrs Ranthin & Co, Liverpool for Girders for £92.0.0
Total: £305.5.0 + £125.14.5 + £63.0.0 + £92.0.0
To Sir Frederic Rogers Bart.
Colonial Office.
RECEIVED
27 APR 1884
3840 Hong Kong
Mint at Hongkong
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