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Herschel12683

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
12 [May?] 1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0104; Reel 1054
Summary:

Instructions for transfer of dies and production of coins for Ionian [Islands] and Ceylon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1912

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[10 June 1853]
Source of text:
WT B.10
Summary:

Gives instructions as to how to prepare a piece of copper for coining.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12684

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[31 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0105; Reel 1054
Summary:

Asks WB to recommend candidates for supernumerary clerk to be appointed soon to Mint office. Has also asked W. H. Barton for recommendations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12685

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[13 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0106; Reel 1054
Summary:

Concern for waste of gold generated in cutting of coins. Fears government enquiry if waste continues. [JH annotation: Handed to Brande in person.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13437

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[7 November 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0671; Reel 1089
Summary:

Cease coining florins and commence production of shillings and sixpence. [JH annotation: Saw Brande today and gave these instructions verbally.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12686

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[9 November 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0107; Reel 1054
Summary:

Calls attention to tendency of recently cut silver coins to be too light in weight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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