Historical information

Arthur Baillieu, manager of the Talisman GMC of Craigie and Carisbrook wrote to Fred Martell, Registrar of the Ballarat School of Mines, concerning the disposal of gold sent to the Ballarat School of Mines for treatment.

Physical description

A handwritten letter written by Arthur Ballieu, with purple letterhead from 'The Talisman Gold Mining company, No Liability'.

Inscriptions & markings

Hand written on page " 19th May 1898,
F.J. Martell Esq
The School of Mines, Ballarat
Sear Sir,
I am in receipt of an a/c from you date 13th inst for 7 pound 8 shillins, which I cannot understand. I already hold your receipt for the treatment of te 5 1/2 tons of quartz, the only charge against the coy at present is 10 shillings for your assay on the 6th inst.
Awaiting your reply
I am, Dear Sir
Yours faithfully
Arthur S. Ballieu
Manager
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