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has proved to be necessary in coining the

2nd The speed of the Presses first arranged the same that adopted in the Madras Mint (where precisely similar presses are in use) viz 45 revolutions per minute. On this subject I consulted the Baron de Bussiere of the Paris Mint similar press is in use at that Establishment and the Five franc piece in some measure assimilates with the dollar. He stated that he would not advise a higher speed for so large a Coin.

3rd. The subsidiary coinage necessitating higher speed for the Presses I adopted larger pulleys producing 66 revolutions per minute I worked two presses continuously at this speed and soon worked under the decreased pressure with cool humings Smoothly these became more even.

About the 20th October having a small quantity of dollars to strike for the Hongkong Bank I tried the effect of the high speed on dollars as I wished to avoid removing the pulleys and also to coin rapidly; the results were satisfactory as the increased impetus certainly produced better coins and the Presses can work continuously without heated bearings.

Trusting the above explanations will be satisfactory

True copy)

tomal Secretary

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your most obedient servant.

(Signed) Thos. H. Kindersley

Master of the Mint

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has proved to be necessary in coining the 2nd The speed of the Presses first arranged the same that adopted in the Madras Mint (where precisely similar presses are in use) viz 45 revolutions per minute. On this subject I consulted the Baron de Bussiere of the Paris Mint similar press is in use at that Establishment and the Five franc piece in some measure assimilates with the dollar. He stated that he would not advise a higher speed for so large a Coin. 3rd. The subsidiary coinage necessitating higher speed for the Presses I adopted larger pulleys producing 66 revolutions per minute I worked two presses continuously at this speed and soon worked under the decreased pressure with cool humings Smoothly these became more even. About the 20th October having a small quantity of dollars to strike for the Hongkong Bank I tried the effect of the high speed on dollars as I wished to avoid removing the pulleys and also to coin rapidly; the results were satisfactory as the increased impetus certainly produced better coins and the Presses can work continuously without heated bearings. Trusting the above explanations will be satisfactory True copy) tomal Secretary I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient servant. (Signed) Thos. H. Kindersley Master of the Mint

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has proved to be necessary in coining the dotlar 2nd The speed of the Presses AVQA first arranged the same that adopted in the Madras Mint (where precisely similar presses are in use) viz 45 revolutions per minute. On this subject 00 A I consulted the Baron de Bussiere of the Paris Mint similar press is in use at that Establishment and the Five franc piece in some measure assimulates with the dollar. He stated that he would not advise a a Coin - K higher speed for so large 3rd. The subsidiary coinage necesitating higher speed for the Presses I adopted soon worked under the decreased pressure with cool humings Smooth by th Avear- these became more 291 About the 20th October having a small quantity of dellors to strike for the Hongthong Want I tried the effect of the high speed on dollars as I wished to avoids removing the prullies and also to coin rapidly; the results were satisfacting as the increased impetus certainly produced better coins and the Presses can continuously without headed bearings- Trusting the above explanations will: be satisfactory True copy) tomal Secretary they larger pullies producing 66 revolutions per minute I wortied two presses continuously at this speed and I have the honor to be Sir Your most obedient servant. ( Digned) Thor 17 m Kinderg Master of the Mink

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has proved to be necessary in coining the

dotlar

2nd The speed of the Presses

AVQA

first arranged

the

same

that adopted

in the Madras Mint (where precisely

similar presses are in use) viz

revolutions per minute. On this subject

I consulted the Baron de Bussiere of the

Paris Mint similar press is in use at that Establishment and the Five franc

piece in some measure assimulates with

the dollar. He stated that he would

not advise a

a Coin -

higher speed for so large

3rd. The subsidiary coinage necesitating

higher speed for the Presses I adopted

soon worked under the decreased pressure with cool humings

Smooth by

Avear-

these became more

291

About the 20th October having

a small quantity of dellors to strike for the Hongthong Want I tried the effect

of the high speed

on dollars as I wished

to avoids removing the prullies and also to coin rapidly; the results were satisfacting as the increased impetus certainly produced better coins and the Presses can continuously without headed bearings-

Trusting the above explanations will:

be satisfactory

True copy)

tomal Secretary

they

larger pullies producing 66 revolutions per minute I wortied two presses

continuously at this speed and

I have the honor to be

Sir

Your most obedient servant.

( Digned) Thor 17 m Kinderg

Master of the Mink

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