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Title

Letter from Lord Elgin to Mr. Cumming-Bruce. 

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Arrangement structure

Date(s)

13 November 1852

Place

Quebec

Place of creation

Québec (Province)

Extent

pages 2080-2083; 2086-2089
Inventory no.: 5102

Language of material

English

Scope and content

Requests assistance in procuring 4 medals worth £5 (in silver) and 2 medals (in gold) worth £10 each, in fulfilment of Elgin's promise of £100 (money or medal) for achievements at the Great Exhibition of 1851; wishes to know the successor to the late Mr Wyon, and advice on use of dies, appropriate emblems and keeping the Queen's profile on the obverse. Notes the advantage working with a democratic legislature, local prosperity and attachment to England. [Letter begins on pages 2086-2089 and concludes on 2080-2083.]

Conditions of access

Textual records
90: Open
Volume
21 File number 8
90: Open

Finding aid no.

Additional information

A transcript of this letter, done by Theodore Walrond, can be found in: volume 21, page 2090.

Source

Private

MIKAN no.

4052701