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Herschel13072

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wood
Date:
[16 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.3; Reel 1055
Summary:

Potential problems with establishing refinery at Mint. Remodeling coining department. Approval by Treasury is required before proposed changes can be made. Asks for formal schedule of salaries for Mint employees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13199

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wood
Date:
[10 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0507; Reel 1055
Summary:

Henry Finch and F. R. Brande declined offices of junior clerks at Mint. JH needs to fill these positions quickly with qualified young men.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wood
Date:
[26 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0593.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Grateful for CW's compliments. Attributes most of credit for new system at Mint to H. D. Harness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13200

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wood
Date:
[13 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0508.1; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reports decision by governors of Bank [of England] concerning which coins are best for exportation. JH suggests alloy of copper and gold for Canadian circulation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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