Instructions for transfer of dies and production of coins for Ionian [Islands] and Ceylon.
Instructions for transfer of dies and production of coins for Ionian [Islands] and Ceylon.
Gives instructions as to how to prepare a piece of copper for coining.
Asks WB to recommend candidates for supernumerary clerk to be appointed soon to Mint office. Has also asked W. H. Barton for recommendations.
Detained in travel; will return Monday. Recommends John Goldsmith as supplementary clerk. Advises against transferring Henry Finch or F. R. Brande from Coining to Melting departments.
Concern for waste of gold generated in cutting of coins. Fears government enquiry if waste continues. [JH annotation: Handed to Brande in person.]
Cease coining florins and commence production of shillings and sixpence. [JH annotation: Saw Brande today and gave these instructions verbally.]
Calls attention to tendency of recently cut silver coins to be too light in weight.