Received letter of 10th. Understands that there is no need to forward any more copper.
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Received letter of 10th. Understands that there is no need to forward any more copper.
Encloses copy of note from [W. D.] Haggard regarding production of quicksilver in California. Use of gold bullion coins will be influenced by issue of equilibrium of gold and silver as 'concurrent measures of value.' [JH note on verso on copper alloy ratios.]
Will forward [?]'s petition to W. H. Barton when Barton returns next week.
[Unidentified Mint employee] was not properly informed that his duties included instructing persons not employed at Mint.
[Last page only; continues article VIII and begin article IX.] Mint rules for accounting for precious metals. W. T. Brande is responsible for enforcing these in Coining department.
[Last page only] Estimates time to create dies for [?] medal. Reports progress in production of medal.
Testimonial to professional service rendered to Mint by G. F. G. Mathison, contractor for melting and refining gold and silver bullion.
Can [?] write memorial to Treasury that embodies main objects of proposed national institution? Indicate number and kind of instrumental trials needed to prepare for future expeditions. JH will be in London next Thursday; call committee meeting then. Send reply to JH care of E. Mackintosh at 17 Montague Square by Wednesday.