Washington, 1877. PB 109 pages. 148 x 230mm.

Deals with many subjects, including: Reports of the opening of an assay office at Helena, Montana.  Withdrawal of some silver 3 cent pieces from circulation.  Silver purchases, purchases of gold bullion. Can the design of the coinage be improved ?  The growth in demand for the US trade dollar in China.  The domestic production of gold and silver. Changes in the relative value of gold and silver... and much more besides.

Has been folded and a hole has been punched through the book. The rear cover is grubby.