From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.3; Reel 1087
Summary:
Found copy of JH's report that can be sent to Treasury. Complaint about copper coins by local shopkeeper, Mr. [Armstrong?], appears to be attempt for publicity, not authentic problem. Hopes to avoid enquiry by Treasury. Encloses list of Mint officers. Returns letter from G. B. Airy. Benedetto Pistrucci will be at Mint on Friday.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project