Forwards for JH's signature two orders from Treasury approving rates for piece work in Mint.
Forwards for JH's signature two orders from Treasury approving rates for piece work in Mint.
Forwards papers from Treasury. Advises JH to arrange for ample supply of copper coins for colonies at same time arrangements are made for coins for Ireland.
Asks permission to publish parts of JH's 21 Nov. 1852 letter to WJ to refute John Gorrie's denial of JH's contribution to ice making. Sends issue of Practical Mechanic's Journal containing Gorrie's paper.
HR can do nothing about [Horiton?] until 'Major of that place' writes to JH. Has turned this case over to HR's assistant for Mint affairs.
Order for 'Return of Coin' melted by Bank [of England] was sent to Bank's governor [Thomson Hankey] and deputy governor. Congratulates JH on [marriage of daughter Caroline to son of next prime minister, [George Hamilton-Gordon,] Lord Aberdeen].
JH and H. D. Harness will meet with governor and deputy governor of Bank [of England] at three today in Treasury office.
Lists volumes for JH sent to R.S.L. One includes observations of transit instrument of 1836-1839. Also follow-up on climate of Belgium. Thanks for wonderful reception in London.
Describes WS's forthcoming volume, and asks JH to subscribe to it.
Invitation to attend the wedding ceremony at St. James' Piccadilly [for the wedding of Caroline E. M. Herschel and Col. Alexander H. Gordon]
Arrangements about MH coming to London, and JH sending some things to Collingwood.
Requests publication of a letter [see John Stewart's [1852]] that JH received from Stewart and in which Stewart explains an effective photographic process Stewart uses.
Was pleased to hear the good news. There have been movements in the political world. Had a long talk with George Gordon (4th Earl of A[berdeen]). Hopes Lady Herschel has recovered.