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From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0596; Reel 1086
Summary:

Asks JH to join CW at meeting with governor of Bank of England [Thomson Hankey] on Monday to discuss coining matters. Thanks for JH's letters on quicksilver and on coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0597; Reel 1086
Summary:

Accepts JH's argument against coining gold dollar, but feels that two-dollar gold piece is needed. Reports plan to build mint in New South Wales. U.S. will establish mint in California.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project