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From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends papers that JH requested. H. U. Addington requested permission for Russian officer to visit Royal Mint. Mr. Mocatta wants second payment but has not yet delivered silver. Charles Elouis will investigate paying Mocatta through bullion office of Bank of England, as J. W. Morrison used to do. Reports 1797-99 copper coinage by Matthew Boulton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards recent letters. The Times article today points out deficiency in supply of silver coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 July 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Notified [James] Wilson that HH's service at Mint will end today, but HH does not yet know what official date Treasury will record for HH's retirement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project