Hong Kong, N. 9o. 7 of August, 1866.
From Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell, C.B., to the Right Honorable Edward Cardwell, M.P.
Subsidiary Coinage.
Noting that the Crown Agents have shipped 90,000 dollars' worth of Silver 10 cent pieces, with an error in invoices of &30,000.
All further Silver 10 cent pieces countermanded (for reasons stated).
Gentlemen,
I transmit to you a copy of a despatch from the Earl of Carnarvon, suggesting that some mistake has arisen regarding the quantity and value of the Subsidiary Coinage required for Hongkong.
I have to offer you explanations, as you may have mistrusted the Currency arrangements.
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From Sir Richard Graves MacDonnell, C.B., to the Right Honorable Edward Cardwell, M.P.
Subsidiary Coinage.
Noting that the Crown Agents have shipped 90,000 dollars' worth of Silver 10 cent pieces, with an error in invoices of £30,000.
All further Silver 10 cent pieces countermanded (for reasons stated).
Gentlemen,
I transmit to you a copy of a despatch from the Earl of Carnarvon, suggesting that some mistake has arisen regarding the quantity and value of the Subsidiary Coinage required for Hongkong.
I have to offer you explanations, as you may have mistrusted the Currency arrangements.
Roma Ment Nohmon & 70 Mm 907 Aug Amphong 90.9576 Ausi 9010 10 Oct 1866