From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[2 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0167; Reel 1054
Summary:
AH's father, Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] misunderstood JH, who never meant to suggest that office of deputy master of Mint was unnecessary. JH intended to stress that some responsibilities could be borne by only the Master.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project