with a supply of coin and assaying apparatus.
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taken with respect to the recognition of the
Chinese officials appointed for the purpose,
a meeting
took
place
between
myself
and the
New coinage by the Chinese Authorities, I shall communicate their
proceedings
without
delay.
On the following day, when $100 submitted to the Chinese Assaying process,
a result of which they were declared
equal to the standard of 900/1000 purity.
The Chinese officials
were
highly
interested in the skilful assay conducted
simultaneously with the Chinese process by
Mr. Lockhart.
A minute of the results of this
investigation has been drawn up and,
jointly
signed; and I have the honor now to enclose
a quintuplicate copy of this document for His Excellency's information.
On further official action being taken,
I am to report.
(Signed) Wm Fred Mayers
Acting in charge
of Her Britannic Majesty's Consulate