From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0120; Reel 1087
Summary:
James Wyon has proven to be competent engraver for two years.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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James Wyon has proven to be competent engraver for two years.
Number of coin dies required by Sydney branch mint and lifetime of each die. WB would need six months to produce these.
Notes deficit in Coining Room between 23 and 28 Jan.. Following enquiries in December into similar shortages, JH now requires that WB submit written reports of daily accounts.
Differences between scales in Mint office and Rolling Room. Concern for gold wasted by abrasion.