From:
Juliet Pollock
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Jan. 23rd
Source of text:
MS JT/1/6/1882, RI
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Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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Deterioration of JH's health. Requests permission to retire as master of Mint. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH.
In reply to WG's 8 Dec. 1854 note, JH analyzes all Mint operations and labor expenses, and reports favorable balance. Advises against Treasury's plan to have money minted by private contractors.
JH wishes to resign for health reasons. Has already informed Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon]. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH as Master of Mint.