Aluminum once considered for Columbian Exposition medals 0

[RWB]

This might also explain some "odd ball" pieces known to exist.

 

January 6, 1894

C. P. Goss, Esqr.,

Scovill Manufacturing Company,

Waterbury, Conn.

Sir:

In reply to your letter of the 3rd instant, I have to inform you that I will be unable to be in New York during the latter part of the coming week. The circulars inviting proposals for striking the medal of award of the Columbian Exposition have not yet been issued. I have delayed the matter until I could ascertain what prospect there would be of changing the medal to be awarded from bronze to aluminum, but as I find there would be great delay in having this done, and considerable opposition, I have decided not to attempt it, and will, therefore, issue a circular during the coming week inviting bids for striking the bronze medals.

Respectfully yours, R. E. Preston, Director of the Mint.

Edited December 7, 2023 by RWB