up of punches from
matrices: And
the multiplying of dies from punches,
Jestimonial from Jas Watt & Co us
Mr St. Sheard. 1.558)
Copy
Javor of
283
As:
Soho Faundry. Smith wiek
the
repairing of the patients, and
the
hardening
and tempering of the dies.
For the
manner in which I
fulfilled these Autes Irefer You 6-
Meir Its Wastali's testimonial.
I would
undertake the Engraving
to
of new matrices : from which & obtain punches for other size coins, making the head of "Her Majesty proportionate to the size of the surface of the Coin.
I will engage & fulfil the above, for the sum of £30 per Calences mouth, (butfect to funding articles of agreement acceptable);
it will
be
services
"Should you accept my my constant Endeavor to fulfil .
the appointment byour Entire satisfaction.
Remain
Yours obedilutly
(signed) Stemytheart Keened)
True Coky
Mr Birmingham
.
25-May 1865-
Capta Kunder
Royal Mint
Dear Sir.
Mr. A. Sheard whom we
häre
recommended & you
Die
as
Кури
Engraver for the Hong Kong Mint, was Employed here in that capacity for the period of 4 months, during which time he gave
11
ks
Every
Patio
faction, and we consider him in Every way qualified for
ment he now seeks.
be are,
pha
Dear Sir Yours truly.
appoint.
Thoppuistuider (Signed) Jas watt &e=
MMK.
(Countersigned) Geo. Scholes
Superintendent Atho Minh.