Question

The British preserve official documents because

Answer 1

Answer:

Any information or proof can be read or used from the preserved documents

Answer 2

The British preserved the important official documents and letters because these served as records of what the officials thought, what they were interested in and what they wished for. According to the British, writing was more important than speaking as the documents in archives and museums could be utilized for reference at a much later period whenever required for studying or debating. These can also serve as an information or proof of any decision or action taken earlier on some matter.