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
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.
Directions for sending mail to son Willy [in India?]; about daughter Margaret Louisa's health, the family bills, some stories about people JH met at a dinner, and finally, JH's despair about his work.