From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 40-2
Summary:
With death of William Wyon, chief engraver, JH wants to leave position of medalist vacant and eliminate Engraving department, turning to outside artists when needed. Proposes to deprive Benedetto Pistrucci, chief medalist, and L. C. Wyons, probationer engraver, of their residences at Mint and appoint them outside 'modellers and engravers' to Mint, retaining James Wyon, presently assistant to chief engraver, as probationary resident engraver under direction of Die department.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project