Governor of Malta [Sir William Reid] requests £500 in copper coins. Mint does not have enough.
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Governor of Malta [Sir William Reid] requests £500 in copper coins. Mint does not have enough.
[Marked 'Extract.'] Asks Treasury to define position of J. [J. S.?] Wyon at Mint.
Encourages Treasury to maintain distinction between temporary and permanent workers at Mint.
Discourages suggestion to issue both milled and unmilled florins. This would confuse the public and promote counterfeiting.
Crediting F. R. Brande with five years of previous service does not conform to Treasury commissioners' intent at time Brande was offered new position in Mint. Hold to original schedule of salaries and promotions for Brande and Henry Finch.
Now understands JH's reason for promoting F. R. Brande. Will now deal with cases of Henry Finch and James Wyon.
Forwards suggestion from CT's cousin, Ernest Perceval.