Letter from Joseph Harris, Assay Master of the Mint to William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS4/506
  • Former Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/488.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 5 January 1757
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

Concerns the scarcity of silver coins and his solution being to lower the price of gold. Written from Tower of London. Signed: "Joseph Harris".

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by Chatsworth House Trust.