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Title
Online (5)
Arrangement structure
Item (linked) part of
Date(s)
13 November 1852
Place
Quebec
Place of creation
Québec (Province)
Extent
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
21 File number 8
Finding aid no.
Additional information
Source
Private
MIKAN no.
4052701
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