| Description | Discussions, Freshfields opinion on delivery of bullion to the holders of bills of lading (Feb 1877); memo on the Bullion office scales (Dec 1878); correspondence on the use of appropriate Stamps under the Stamp Act 1891 for vessels' imports; discussions over the Bullion Office at the Bank being classed as a 'Warehouse' under the terms of the Act of Stamps and Taxes; Governor's Order stating that Bullion can be deposited at the Bullion Office by owners of ships for delivery to holders of Bills of Lading for a charge of one shilling and nine pence (Jan 1877); discussions on the process of delivery of bullion (gold) by the Bank without the required Bills of Lading (1890s); discussions on the arrangements known as 'Ships' Deposits' and documents indemnifying the Bank against claims in situations where deliveries are made without Bills of Lading (1939); a range of receipts, notes, memos and correspondence concerning the shipping (inc. air freight) and deposit within the Bank (and from the Bank) of gold, silver and copper to and from other institutions around the world (these papers are interspersed with lists titled 'Items received and pending settlement' which record date received, the source, details of contents and date settled (1946 to 1968). |