From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1851 to 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0479.4; Reel 1055
Summary:
[Marked 'Confidential.'] JH will confer again with CT on 'this paper.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
[Marked 'Confidential.'] JH will confer again with CT on 'this paper.'
Encloses letter from moneyer contractors claiming compensation.
Approves reforms suggested by R. L. Sheil. Suggests using Assay department to assay foreign coins during quiet periods. Recommends introducing new coin weighing machine by Mr. Cotton to inspect every coin, not just random samples. Expects difficulty in eliminating private artistic work of William Wyon, chief engraver.