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File of documents resulting from Benjamin Bloomfield Trench's work with the Transvaal Government Iron Concession.
The file includes a copy of a report of Bailey to the directors of the exploring company, and a copy (translation) of the iron concession granted to Mr. A.H Nellmapius, which is now the property of the Transvaal Government Iron Concession, limited.

File of documents resulting from the sale of Ballyeagle Estate. The sale was organised by Philip Charles Chenevix Trench acting as trustees of the estate of the late Archbishop Richard Chenevix Trench.

The file includes memoranda of the sale to tenants and arrangements made, a copy of Archbishop Richard Chenevix Trench trustee's balance account and a copy of their cash account.

File of records resulting from Benjamin Bloomfield Trench's work with The Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company.

The file includes a copy of a report written by Benjamin Bloomfield Trench to the 'Chairman & directors, Johannesburg Consolidated Investment company'. Benjamin argues that reason for him writing the report was because 'prior to my departure for England I think its desirable I should report to you my views as to the working of the company's business and its administration and submit for your consideration a few suggestions in connection therewith.' Within the report Benjamin covers topics such as improving profits, future policy, the mining department and representation on the board.

The file also includes documents such as a balance sheet from 30 June 1895 and a letter from William Bailey accountant answering profit and loss enquiries.

Letter from Benjamin Bloomfield Trench to Mr Mauders following on from interview explaining work history, travelling and list of references. Reply from Mauders with suggestions.

Blank Hollebone brothers and Trench stationary which was in use during Benjamin Bloomfield Trench's time with the company.

Confidential report written W.Y Campbell for E. Spiegel & Co.1, 1 Blumes Hor, Berlin, Germany.
The aim of the report was to investigate Robinson Estate and Langlagte Estate and discover of the them if any would be worth investing in.

Correspondence between Benjamin Bloomfield and Henry Trench regarding going into business with James Hardy & Co. Ropeworks.

Correspondence with Emmanuel Hess, a German flax and grain merchant.

File relating to Benjamin Bloomfield Trench's with W & C Woolnough & Co.
Including a letter from Benjamin stating that he will take another look at books before bring back to his father (8 August 1877).