Returns scissors with thanks.
Young John Lubbock who has a strong taste for dissecting insects would benefit greatly from conversation with GN.
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Returns scissors with thanks.
Young John Lubbock who has a strong taste for dissecting insects would benefit greatly from conversation with GN.
Suspension of operations at Mint is only temporary, due to introduction of new systems for assaying and coining. Mint is storing bullion for resumption of gold coinage in a few days. JH's opinion on continuing drain of bullion from Bank [of England].
Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] rejects proposal to allow Henry Bingley an annual salary of £750. Bingley must accept salary offered by Treasury.
Large amounts of gold are arriving from U.S., but Bank of England has little. Is gold accumulating at Royal Mint, or is it passing on to France?
It appears JH is just back from Paris, and so brings MH up to date on the health of various individuals and on JH's activities. Describes the procedure for making fused muriate of lime, and the costs of insurance and income taxes.