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
JH's review of report to Treasury on Mint reforms.
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.
Agrees to deposit £10,000 of stock for JH's security and give JH's own bond for £10,000.
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.