From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.349.11
Summary:
Is very much in favor of JH's coinage ideas [see JH's [1851]-1-4], but thinks they may be too bold.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Is very much in favor of JH's coinage ideas [see JH's [1851]-1-4], but thinks they may be too bold.
Wants to visit the Royal Mint; the coinage/weight question is more complex than GA imagined [see GA's 1853-3-15]; seeks JH's opinion on part of a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Seeks JH's approval, and signature, on a paper; does not wish to talk about copper coinage.
Understands JH's position [see JH's 1853-3-26]; expects the report will be taken to Parliament.
Does not know of the details of French or American coinage, but Augustus de Morgan has undertaken to find someone to help JH with this problem.