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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101104-235
Title
Correspondence regarding bank note errors and blue ink fading
Date(s)
- Sept 1860; Sept 20th 1861 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains correspondence discussing the rapid delivery and shipment of various bank notes to a bank in Sydney in September 1860, issues arising from multiple varieties and denominations, and a disagreement regarding the fading of blue ink on notes. The letter references previous communication from September 20th, 1861, and addresses concerns about forgery protection, the cost of production, and the responsibilities of the engraver versus the bank inspector.
