Report Made To Thomas Corwin, Secretary Of The Treasury: Professor R. S. McCulloh, Of His Operations At The Mint Of The United States (1852)

By Richard Sears McCulloh

Book Overview

Report Made To Thomas Corwin, Secretary Of The Treasury: Professor R. S. McCulloh, Of His Operations At The Mint Of The United States (1852) is a historical document written by Richard Sears McCulloh. The book is a comprehensive report on the operations of the United States Mint during the mid-19th century. McCulloh was a professor and scientist who was appointed as the assayer and melter of the Philadelphia Mint in 1843. He was responsible for overseeing the production of coins and other currency at the mint. In this report, McCulloh provides a detailed account of the processes and procedures used at the mint, including the melting and refining of gold and silver, the production of coins, and the testing of metals for purity. He also discusses the various challenges and obstacles faced by the mint, such as counterfeiting and the shortage of precious metals. The report provides valuable insights into the history of the United States Mint and the role it played in the development of the American economy. It is an important resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of currency and monetary policy in the United States.Professor R. S. McCulloh, Of His Operations At The Mint Of The United States In Refining California Gold By His Zinc Method.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437026958
• ISBN13: 9781437026955
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"