From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
1854-8
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.32; Reel 1055
Summary:
Policy regarding redemption of mutilated silver coins.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Policy regarding redemption of mutilated silver coins.
Heavy demand for silver coins by Commissariat Service in Turkey. Mint supply was recently exhausted. Ask Treasury to borrow more from Bank [of England].
Melters' contract officially ended on 7 Mar. [1851], but they continued to profit from Mint until 31 July. Therefore, compensation for Robert Mushet should begin on 31 July Returns paper on Turkish coins. Mr. Stickney's value for grain of pure gold is accurate.
Letter from Heaton's [Birmingham mint]. Delay in production of copper coins for New Brunswick. Coins ordered by G. Baillie for Ceylon are ready.
Describes new machinery used in coining process and duties of workmen and clerks.