Received BP's letter of 'the 9th.' Concerned that BP's words were colored by strong emotion.
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Received BP's letter of 'the 9th.' Concerned that BP's words were colored by strong emotion.
Wants BP's opinion on the number of casts that should be made for medal.
Discusses changes in the duties of the office of Chief Medalist. Claims his duty as Master of the Mint is to put 'high talent' where it can be useful.
Denies BP a request concerning his acceptance of the office of Chief Medalist. Discusses BP's reluctance to accept the office without being awarded a place of residence by the Treasury.
On the importance of record keeping in the Mint to attest to the labor and talent of those working there.
Informs BP that the Treasury has approved his pension request. JH declines to mention BP's refusal to accept a salary from the Treasury, a statement made in haste.
Urges BP to accept the Treasury's offer.
JH ready to support BP if he decides to accept office at the Mint. Assures BP that a pension can be negotiated.
Clarifies BP's 24 Jan. request for pension. Prefers to remain active with current salary and title. If required to leave Mint, BP will continue to execute dies for free, if compensated for loss of BP's home and studio. History of BP's contract with Mint.
Will go to the Royal Mint to discuss the Medal of Waterloo with H. D. Harness. Apologizes for not writing in English.
Will go to the Mint the next Friday to confer with H. D. Harness. States what a great honor it is to work with the Mint.
Receives workload from H. D. Harness. Discusses the striking of the commemorative Waterloo Medal.
Will continue to write in Italian so JH can censor the translation of the letters when giving information to other officials at the Mint.
Thankful for help in organizing his office. Receives instructions from H. D. Harness.
Pleased that JH returns to health.
Believes it might be possible to remain at Bishopsgate and commute to London instead of moving to the Mint. Discusses a medal commemorating the coronation of Queen Victoria.
The Royal Commission discusses BP's position at the Mint. BP will meet with H. D. Harness to confer over BP's position.
Speculates that there might be an increase in duties for BP, now that W. C. Wyon is dead. Considers living at the Mint.
Requests JH to pursue the matter of BP's retirement pension. Compares BP's salary with those of other Mint officials, including the Modeller and the Engraver. Discusses the medal designs that the Royal Commission charged BP to create over the years.
Repeats his desire for a pension. Criticizes the efficiency of some of the Mint officials. Complains many others have been granted residences and pensions. Needs a competent worker to harden the dies for the Waterloo Medal.