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Herschel12767

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Grateful for HH's advice on dealing with Mr. Cumberland. JH spoke to [W. H. Barton] about Cumberland's claim to seniority over R. F. Suft. Encloses letter from Bank of England that indicates extraordinary work for Mint in near future. Recent production of coins. Suggests stronger series of checks on piecework of all men and officers at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12768

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Housing accommodations for Mint officers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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

Herschel12770

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Transfer of refinery from Mint to Anthony de Rothschild is delayed by failure to determine value of platinum vessels. Bank of England's demand for silver coins and half sovereigns is becoming urgent. Questions organization of new Weighing room. Staff of Mint clerks must be increased during intense coining activity. Effectiveness of weighing machine.

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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