Report by A Campbell on the copper ore mines of Darjeeling

The report is titled 'Official papers. The Copper Ore Mines. No. 640 of 1855'. Campbell was the Superintendent of Darjeeling. His report describes traditional copper-mining methods, with extracts from his diary on his inspection of the mines. Campbell discusses the future economic prospects for the region and arrangements for re-leasing of the mines. He refers to the forwarding of samples of copper to Mr Piddington, the curator of the Museum of Economic Geography and to a merchant in Calcutta for valuation.