Some Morgan patterns struck during Annual Assay

[RogerB]

This letter notes that some Morgan dollar patterns were struck during the Annual Assay Commission meeting, and distributed (likely sold for $1 each) to Commission members.

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[Geseas]

This letter notes that some Morgan dollar patterns were struck during the Annual Assay Commission meeting, and distributed (likely sold for $1 each) to Commission members.

Pages from RG104 E-1 Box 110 Jan-Feb 1878-15.jpg

Long handwriting is difficult to read when you have grown accustomed our 'new world' writings. I am getting better at it. Thanks All.

[RogerB]

This should help ---

Feb 26 1878

Gov Pollock
Supt of Mint

My Dear Sir
I would like to have one of the new Silver dollars pieces as finally agreed upon for the new coinages. I obtained the two samples, specimens of which were struck while the recent Assay Com. Was in session. I suppose now in the almost certain prospect of the Silver bill becoming law you will be all prepared for the new work.

I remember with great pleasure my recent visit to the Mint.

Wishing you continued health, I am
Very Truly Yours,
Chas. Beardsley

[blh74]

Thanks Roger I needed the help reading the original also.

[RogerB]

The letter writer also used some archaic letter forms, so I presume he was older.