CO129-117 - Public Offices - 1866 — Page 105

W. Supt to the Crown

Copy

Royal Mint

Agents

103

18th May 1866.

Gentlemen,

I am directed by the Master of the Mint to transmit to you the enclosed claim from Messrs Ralph Benton and Sons for the sum of £1,205.15.0. Completing the coinage of 20,000,000 Bronze Coins for the Government of Hong Kong under letter from the Colonial Office dated the 15th November 1865.

I am,

(sd.)

Robt. J. Suft

Kepr

The Crown Agents for the Colonies

Bermingham

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W. Supt to the Crown
Copy
Royal Mint
Agents
103
18th May 1866.
Gentlemen,
I am directed by the Master of the Mint to transmit to you the enclosed claim from Messrs Ralph Benton and Sons for the sum of £1,205.15.0. Completing the coinage of 20,000,000 Bronze Coins for the Government of Hong Kong under letter from the Colonial Office dated the 15th November 1865.
I am,
(sd.)
Robt. J. Suft
Kepr
The Crown Agents for the Colonies
Bermingham

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