CO129-303 - Public Offices & Others - 1900 — Page 305

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them to accept Silver Coin, whereas 'a few years ago they rarely demurred.

They now realize that in taking Bank Notes, not only do they save the

cost of freight in the movement of the coin, but the risk of losing their

301 money by piracy is reduced to a minimum.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient servant,

Jevis

Acting Chief Manager.