Skip to content

Charlotte Mint Working Volume

(1837)


Book Summary

A unique document originating from the early days of the Charlotte Mint. Covering 1838-1841, this volume consists of published material governing Mint operation (especially congressional reports), in addition to numerous notes and annotations likely made by the Superintendent of the Charlotte Mint. John Wheeler, the original Superintendent, was replaced by Burgess Gaither in August 1841, and it is possible that this volume is exclusively the work of Wheeler. In any case, the volume appears to be the result of a thorough investigation to understand the legislative directives related to the operation of a branch Mint.

Newman loaned this book to Richard G. Doty in 1989. See the Newman/Doty correspondence file for related notes.

NNP is 100% non-profit and independent // Your feedback is essential and welcome. // Your feedback is essential and welcome.