Letters sent and received by the Director of the Mint
U.S. National Archives (Record Group 104, Entry 235, Letters Sent by Director's Office) (1873)
Book Summary
This is the first volume (April 1, 1873 - October 22, 1873) of fair copy letters commencing with operations under the Coinage Act of 1873. Mint headquarters moved from the Philadelphia Mint to the Treasury Department in Washington DC. Officially all mints became equal facilities of the Mint Bureau; however, the Philadelphia Mint continued to command a superior position and influence.Scans courtesy of Roger W. Burdette.
