As directed by Charles Wood, HH gave formal notice [of contract termination] to Moneyers and sent Wood's letter to G. F. G. Mathison. Forwarded JH's note to Henry Bingley.
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As directed by Charles Wood, HH gave formal notice [of contract termination] to Moneyers and sent Wood's letter to G. F. G. Mathison. Forwarded JH's note to Henry Bingley.
Encloses copy of 5 Feb. 1851 letter from C. E. Trevelyan containing Treasury approval for 'part of' Mint reforms recommended by R. L. Sheil and JH. Treasury solicitors will serve notice of termination to Moneyers. HH sees difficulties if proposed changes are not all adopted simultaneously.
Forwards notices from George Maule [terminating contract with Moneyers and G. F. G. Mathison] for JH's signature. Will call meeting with Moneyers for Thursday.
Legality of reforms at Mint may be challenged if Mint indenture is treated as an obsolete document. Details of appointments of Mint officers. Recommends establishing schedule of salaries for all officers and employees.
Has read JH's letter to Charles Wood. Will notify Moneyers and George Maule.
Informed George Maule of legal complications of old Mint indenture as applied to JH. Maule's solution was similar to what JH proposed to Charles Wood. Advises against telling Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul about difficulties. Has not yet received statement from G. F. G. Mathison.
G. F. G. Mathison wishes to consult colleagues before making a decision.
Sends proposals for Mint reform.
Royal patent and warrant for Master to coin were discovered in R. L. Sheil's cellar. These are now safely at Mint.
Forwards correspondence. Will meet JH at Chancellor of the Exchequer today.
Encloses Treasury's remarks on statement by Charles Wood. British Museum requests coins from pyx chest for their collections. [JH annotation: Replied to Edward Hawkins on 28 Feb.]