From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0617; Reel 1089
Summary:
Progress of production on [?] medal, with ribbons and clasp, by [Heat & Roskell], jewellers.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Progress of production on [?] medal, with ribbons and clasp, by [Heat & Roskell], jewellers.
Outlines administrative organization, duties, and jurisdiction of Sydney branch mint. Procedure for sending sample coins to London for examination and approval.
Forwards letter by E. W. Ward reporting progress at Sydney branch mint and assay results of Australian gold.
Analysis of quantities of coins in circulation. Explains ways in which gold and silver are diverted from coins to other purposes.
Specifies procedure for combining the contents of two pots.