in the i

money

market to

represent

the Treasury, and advice as to

the probability of the Mint becoming hereafter

fit for profitable

use

241

investigating the subjects adverted

My

enclosed Memorandum

Enclosure 8:2. to in

appointing the members.

so available

by Bankers

9.

Co

and the General Public,

to ensure it sufficient work to

cover its expenses.

8.

I had hoped the Commission would have presented its report in time for transmission by this Mail, but although that is now impossible, I have felt it right to inform your Lordship that such a commission has been appointed - and is now

In the meantime it seems

desirable that the enclosed requisition should be forwarded to the Master of the Mint for his

remarks; and I would also

suggest that

yet

if

no steps have been taken to increase the

Mint Staff by an Assistant Assayer and two additional workmen in the Melting Department, nothing further should be done in the matter till receipt of the report of the Commission of

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