<persName ref="prs:birch"><surname>Birch</surname>, <forename>Arthur</forename> <forename>Nonus</forename></persName> to <persName ref="prs:cardwell"><surname>Cardwell</surname>, <forename>Edward</forename></persName> 24 January 1866, CO 60:24, no. 3019, 21. Birch addressee Cardwell

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Birch, Arthur Nonus to Cardwell, Edward 24 January 1866, CO 60:24, no. 3019, 21.

Despatch to London. Minutes (1), Enclosures (untranscribed) (3), Other documents (1).

 Birch, Arthur Nonus Cardwell, Edward Inserted revisionDesc.
No. 5 3019, CO 60/24, p. 21; received 28 March 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
Mr Elliot A good speech, I think. Revenue diminishing & export duty on gold abandoned.

Ack: rect.

ABd 2 Apl FR 2/4 EC 3
Printed copy of speech given by Birch at the opening of the Legislative Council, 18 January 1866.
Printed copy of the reply of the Legislative Council, signed by H.M. Ball, Presiding Member, 22 January 1866.
Printed copy of Birch's rejoinder, no date.
Draft reply, Cardwell to Acting Governor, No. 15, 6 April 1866.