CO129-110 - Others - 1865 — Page 288

up of punches from

matrices: And

the multiplying of dies from punches,

Jestimonial from Jas Watt & Co us

Mr St. Sheard. 1.558)

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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.