From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.3; Reel 1087
Summary:
Discussion of contract with [Joshua] Field.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Discussion of contract with [Joshua] Field.
Under old system of political appointments, master of Mint was not eligible for superannuation fund. Asks Treasury to modify Treasury minutes of 20 May 1851 to permit JH to receive this benefit. Compares superannuation rates before and after 5 Aug. 1829.
Tenders [for bids] should be let soon. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] will see JH and H. D. Harness this afternoon.