From:
Edward Hawkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0249; Reel 1087
Summary:
Wishes to confer with JH on Mint business.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Wishes to confer with JH on Mint business.
Received JH's draft letter concerning Engraving department. Noticed newspaper article that could come only from source inside Mint. Advises JH to warn employees against discussing Mint operations with public press.