From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[28 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0003; Reel 1054
Summary:
Points out deviations from policies recommended in 1848 by Mint Commission. Supports consolidation of supervisory positions. Protests C. E. Trevelyan's idea that JH's scientific pursuits in spare time as Master of Mint must be directed to public projects.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project