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Herschel14532

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.37; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses letter from War Office. Current crisis in coin production has focused public scrutiny upon reorganized Mint system. '[W]e ... are on trial.' [JH annotation: Pensioners are complaining to War Office that they are not paid, due to lack of silver coins.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14533

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.38; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Marked 'Confidential.'] CT will respond to the Times query regarding Mint [production of silver coins]. Plan to meet with CT when H. D. Harness returns. Glad to hear that Mint workmen began 12-hour workdays on 25 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14534

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.39; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Marked 'Confidential.'] Agrees with JH that assay of freshly minted coins may be eliminated [to reduce delivery time]. Keep official copy of JH's letter and send copy to CT. Anticipates no delay in new appointments at Mint when Mr. Forbes retires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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