Moneyers are extremely anxious. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] announced in Apr. 1850 that government would abolish Company of Moneyers, whose contract terminated on 13 May. But still there is no arrangement for compensation.
Moneyers are extremely anxious. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] announced in Apr. 1850 that government would abolish Company of Moneyers, whose contract terminated on 13 May. But still there is no arrangement for compensation.
Thanks for JH's assurance that arrangements for Moneyers' compensation will soon be made. Hopes that government will be liberal.
Cambridge University Commissioners meet tomorrow.
Refers to process which produces pictures that are negative or positive depending upon the light. Hopes to use it to photograph lunar landscape. Wants to call it 'amphitype' if JH agrees.
There are no records comparing private and official assays performed at Mint. History of coach house and stable now in HB's possession.
Grateful for JH's reply. Will wait for [Henry] Rich's answer to JH's references.
Encloses letter from collector of customs at Cork and HH's proposed letter to Treasury regarding Cork memorial. Charles Elouis could not find information on 'token coinage' for Bank [of England] in the early part of the century.
Encloses letter regarding claim by Henry Bingley. Charles Elouis found new information about 'token coinage' for Bank of England.
Discussion of contract with [Joshua] Field.
Silver was purchased for Mint on basis of [P. N.] Johnson's assay. Such purchases usually require assay by Henry Bingley. Records show that Bingley entered Mint in 1820.
[Joshua] Field appears satisfied with Mint contract.
Sends document from Maudslay and Field for JH to examine and forward to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Mint holiday for Queen's birthday. Will arrange with Mr. Peligot for inspection.
Asks JH to pay brief call at RI's home on way to London.
Returns copy of JH's letter to Queen, with suggested alterations. Sign and return this, so GM can officially present matter to Privy Council tomorrow.
Under old system of political appointments, master of Mint was not eligible for superannuation fund. Asks Treasury to modify Treasury minutes of 20 May 1851 to permit JH to receive this benefit. Compares superannuation rates before and after 5 Aug. 1829.
Tenders [for bids] should be let soon. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] will see JH and H. D. Harness this afternoon.
Thanks WC for the work he has completed on JH's behalf.
A note to accompany the forwarding of a packet of 'Eclipse Observation Suggestions' [see JH's 1851-4-4].
Regrets not having had time to examine George Cayley's views on figure of the Earth.