U.S. National Archives (Record Group 104, Entry 1, General Correspondence)
General correspondence files of the U.S. Mint, 1792-1899 (204 boxes total). Boxes 1 through 45, representing 1792-1857, were scanned in Philadelphia under the direction of R. W. Julian, operating via a grant from the Central States Numismatic Society. Subsequent boxes are courtesy of John Graffeo. The National Archives online catalog record for this entry is https://catalog.archives.gov/id/561197. See also the National Archives & Records Administration numismatic finding aids at https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/archivedetail/538870.
Note: Box 1 covers 1792-1797, while box 2 contains the Chief Coiner's account of Laborer's Wages for 1795 and 1796. Following this the series is chronological although some boxes occasionally contain stray items outside the specified date range.
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1880Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899.
Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia - covering the period March, 1880 - July, 1880. General Correspondence from Entry 1, Box 121 of Record Group 104. Courtesy of John Graffeo.
1880Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899.
Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia - covering the period August, 1880 - December, 1880. General Correspondence from Entry 1, Box 122 of Record Group 104. Courtesy of John Graffeo.
1880Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899.
Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia - covering the period December, 1880 - May, 1881. General Correspondence from Entry 1, Box 123 of Record Group 104. Courtesy of John Graffeo.
1/2/1880Bank order cents made Nov. not received
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/2/1880Destruction of 1879-dated dies
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/2/1880Weekly gold deposit and melting
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/2/1880Weekly silver purchases and melting
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/2/1880Will need to make gold and minor coins
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/2/1880ST regarding loss of certain dies
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/3/1880Chase Bank order cents correspondent bank
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/3/1880Chase Bank order nickels correspondent bank
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/3/1880Dies used and destroyed 1879
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/3/1880Dies used for 1878 and 1879 sm.
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/4/1880Wyoming del Downey wants ore assay
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/5/1880Bank minor coin orders late
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/5/1880Medal and proof coin report sent
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/5/1880Weekly gold deposit and melting
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/6/1880Bank requested cents, was sent Govt. check
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/7/1880Die report for 1879 commendable
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/7/1880Seyss sorting machine for dollar planchets
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/7/1880Ship coins to bank no express charge
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/8/1880Income from assaying ore samples
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/8/1880M-R Monthly report
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/9/1880Adjusting weights
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/9/1880Small change needed for Naval Academy
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/12/1880Assay weights no longer reliable
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/12/1880Can send coins but not currency for silver coin
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/12/1880M-R Suggests improvement sweeps
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/12/1880Weekly silver deposits melted
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Bank orders for coins
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880DM NYAO does not need new DE minted
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Accept 15k oz more silver Seligman
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Assay forms ordered
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Borax was crystalized not fused as required
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Comparison fineness of melts and coin Dec. 1879
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Engraving bill explaination, Bailey-Banks-Biddle
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880M-R Summary for December
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Minor coin metal value 75k-dol over face
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Silver assay Sen. Windom
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Utah bank orders cents
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/13/1880Asks if cent is genuine - damaged
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/14/1880Bank and business coin orders
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/14/1880Annual Assay expenses - unofficial
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/14/1880Assay Dept. concerned about weights
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/14/1880Bank needs cents nickels
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/14/1880Receipt for 20 rifles and 1k ball cartridges
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/15/1880Engraving bill approved, Bailey-Banks-Biddle
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/15/1880M-R Needs more spelter for refining
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/15/1880Send 10k-dol nickels AT-San Francisco
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
1/15/1880Pay 113-99 oz 300k oz fine silver
Selected transcription from Philadelphia Mint records scanned at the National Archives (NARA) in Philadelphia. This file was selected from a larger group. Please see Record Group 104. Entry 1. General Correspondence, 1792 - 1899. Box 120 for the complete correspondence set.
