Commonwealth Central Bank Letters, 29 November 1928-11 August 1974

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Subseries ADM 1

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These letters were sent by the Governor, initially every fortnight to a number of Governors of central banks abroad. The first letter went to Australia, India, South Africa and Egypt. The same text was used for each recipient, but the letter was personal.

Until 1937 the letters covered the latest developments in the London Money and Stock Markets, and in the foreign exchange and gold markets, and also contained comments on a few special subjects, the choice varying from letter to letter. After 1937 the letters become monthly and were restricted to the special subjects, market developments being handled separately in letters from the chief cashier.

After 1939 Governor's letters were sent at irregular intervals; they effectively ceased altogether in 1972, though a Governor's letter on the United Kingdom budget was sent to both Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries in 1973 and 1974.

The letters were originally known as 'Empire letters'.

Special topics of AJCP relevance:

9 May 1929 United Kingdom trade with Empire.

3 July 1930 Empire Marketing Board.

14 Aug. 1930 Empire cotton.

25 May 1933 Finances of Dutch East Indies.

7 Dec. 1937 Empire trade.

7 Nov. 1935 Migration within British Empire.

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