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Herschel13625

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0010; Reel 1062
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Governor of Bank [of England] is in 'great fuss' about not receiving silver coins. What is Mint doing? Suspects some 'nonsense' behind this urgent demand for silver. In C. E. Trevelyan's absence, GA will not act precipitously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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
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