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Herschel14012

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0265.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Considers Thomson Hankey's note ridiculous; pressure by Bank of England for more silver coinage is unnecessary. Reassignment of Mint residences to Mint officers. Discourages plan to extend piece work wages to include Mint officers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14013

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0265.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Procedures for evaluating refinery leased to Anthony de Rothschild. Problem of accurately weighing small coins. Size of permanent staff in Mint office should be determined by ordinary work, not by times of pressure. Consider borrowing temporary clerks from other government offices. Returns draft of JH's letter to Rothschild.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14014

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0265.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wages for a weighing room assistant. There is no extra copy of Coinage Act. Believes Treasury would approve of bonus for delivery of more silver or gold than planned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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