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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

Herschel14784

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[26 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1060; Reel 1083
Summary:

New emergency at Mint, created by demand for gold and silver coins by people and Bank of England. JH unable to cope alone. Directs HH to cancel vacation and return to assist.

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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