Asks for permission to have a copy of the published Admiralty chart of the Island of Ascension. The engraved chart will add value to the geological observations to be published in the natural history of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle.
Asks for permission to have a copy of the published Admiralty chart of the Island of Ascension. The engraved chart will add value to the geological observations to be published in the natural history of the voyage of H.M.S. Beagle.
Potential problems with establishing refinery at Mint. Remodeling coining department. Approval by Treasury is required before proposed changes can be made. Asks for formal schedule of salaries for Mint employees.
Henry Finch and F. R. Brande declined offices of junior clerks at Mint. JH needs to fill these positions quickly with qualified young men.
Reports decision by governors of Bank [of England] concerning which coins are best for exportation. JH suggests alloy of copper and gold for Canadian circulation.
Grateful for CW's compliments. Attributes most of credit for new system at Mint to H. D. Harness.