Is taking RJ's admonitions to heart, and along with taking quinine and staying at home, JH feels that his nervous system is being restored.
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Is taking RJ's admonitions to heart, and along with taking quinine and staying at home, JH feels that his nervous system is being restored.
Response to the Board of Trade's refusal to supervise the adjustment of compasses on sea-going ships. [This letter was prepared on behalf of the Council of the R.S.L.]
Approves Mr. Adam's use of logarithms. Sends set of tables. Glad that little Emily is better.
Changes in Crimean Medal.
Progress of production on [?] medal, with ribbons and clasp, by [Heat & Roskell], jewellers.
Requests permission to close Mint for three months to repair and replace machinery that has deteriorated under heavy workload of past two years. Plans to begin at end of this month. Please inform JH of any pending orders for coinage.
Outlines administrative organization, duties, and jurisdiction of Sydney branch mint. Procedure for sending sample coins to London for examination and approval.
Forwards letter by E. W. Ward reporting progress at Sydney branch mint and assay results of Australian gold.
About the school progress of sons John and Alexander; JH is in a very depressed state, looks at his current life [at the Mint?] with 'loathing,' and cannot imagine surviving it for more than a few months.
About the health of JH's servant [?], Knowles.
Talks about crystal rocks in JH's collection, which may be used, with great care.
Tells CH about a Crimean War medal being ordered, the Mint not being allowed to design it, but is expected to produce it. JH feels placed in a very difficult position.
Comments on circulation of new coinage, and on another integral of Henry Warburton's.