From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
10 December [1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0480 & -0480 verso; Reel 1055
Summary:
JH's review of report to Treasury on Mint reforms.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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JH's review of report to Treasury on Mint reforms.
Agrees to deposit £10,000 of stock for JH's security and give JH's own bond for £10,000.
Asks JH for suggested improvements in R. L. Sheil's plan for reforming Mint.
JH's security as Master of Mint may be met with deposit of £10,000 of stock plus personal bond of £10,000, or with £20,000 of stock.
Fees paid on appointment of private individuals were reduced but not abolished. JH's fee upon appointment as Master of Mint will be two-thirds of former fee for that office.