RichardB Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 A Timely Coinage. The people of Sheffield have voted an address to Lord John Russell praying him to cause an increased issue of copper; more farthings, halfpence and penny pieces. The premier should look to this; - especially if - as in the case of Mrs Waghorn - it may be found necessary to give pensions to the widows of men of genius. Farthings may be wanted. Punch 1850 -------------------- Mrs Waghorn ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardB Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Mrs Waghorn ? Lieutenant Waghorn and his widow. 1850 From Household Words, edited by Charles Dickens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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