Despatch to London.
Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (3), Other documents (1).
No. 5
24th January 1866
Sir,
I have the honor to forward, herewith, a Copy of the
Speech with which I opened the Session of the Legislative
Council on the 18th Instant. I enclosea a Copy of the
Address in reply adopted by the unanimous vote of the Council
and presented to me on the 23rd Instant.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient
humble Servant Arthur N. Birch
Minutes by CO staff
Mr Elliot
A good speech, I think. Revenue diminishing & export duty on gold
abandoned.