NRS-14419 | Press copies of letters sent [Premier's Officer, Treasury]

These volumes cover the latter half of the period in which Sir Patrick Jennings was Premier and Colonial Treasurer from 26 February 1886 to 19 January 1887. The letters, telegrams and memoranda are signed by the Premier and his Private Secretary, Robert Scarlett. The subject matter includes correspondence with the Premiers of other colonies about the administration of New Guinea, arrangements for Centenary Celebrations in 1888, the Imperial Institute, memos to other government departments requesting information for the Premier, correspondence relating to the resignation of the Chief Justice, Sir Julian Salomons, and other policy matters. (4/3967-68). 2 vols. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.