From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Wilson
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0169.2; Reel 1087
Summary:
Asks for information about foreign gold.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Asks for information about foreign gold.
Suspension of operations at Mint is only temporary, due to introduction of new systems for assaying and coining. Mint is storing bullion for resumption of gold coinage in a few days. JH's opinion on continuing drain of bullion from Bank [of England].
Profits that Bank [of England] makes from assay operations at Royal Mint.
Reports average output of gold coinage up to 'these changes in the production of Gold.' Demand is now increasing.
Reports quantities of gold and silver issued by Mint in recent months.
Wants to put stop to unauthorized private work being performed for Board of Inland Revenue by Mint employees using Mint equipment.