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Herschel13979

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bank of England wants more gold coined. If JH can obtain discretionary form requested in JH's 13 Oct. letter to Treasury, then coining can begin next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13388

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851 to 1855]-10-20
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0621; Reel 1089
Summary:

Gave [?]'s instructions to policeman at [Mint] gate. No silver bullion is available on market. Coinage may have to cease. Gives quantities of gold and silver delivered last week.

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John Herschel Project
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