From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[8 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0150; Reel 1054
Summary:
Instructions for assaying Indian coins.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Instructions for assaying Indian coins.
HF's proposal for new position of assistant resident assayer deviates from procedures for reorganized Mint by avoiding usual course of promotion. Use services of E. L. J. Ridsdale instead. If Ridsdale is incompetent, he must be notified that his probation year is unsatisfactory.
Cannot recall details or find documents regarding promotion of Charles Sterry to HF's assistant assayer in 1851. Remembers that Henry Bingley declined that position; it was then proper for HF to recommend someone.
Asks HF to report on 'six assay pieces' enclosed.
Testimony to the value of HF's work when JH was Master of the Mint.