News of the astronomical activities of his colleagues. Astronomical queries.
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News of the astronomical activities of his colleagues. Astronomical queries.
Thanks JH for his work on behalf of HP's sister, Mrs. Mary Maclear [wife of Thomas Maclear] in obtaining a government pension for her.
A note to inform JH of the death of H. C. Schumacher.
JH's new duties at Royal Mint. JH and Margaret staying with [Elizabeth] Baily while searching for residence in London. JH's son William to be examined at Haileybury College in Jan. 1851. Son John is [attending Clapham grammar school] with Charles Pritchard.
Will report on recent changes in supply and demand for precious metals after JH contacts persons named in JR's letter.
JH's review of report to Treasury on Mint reforms.
Received copies of WW's letters of 17 Dec. and 17 Oct. to R. L. Sheil. Will study them.
Richard Jones is wrong in attacking Mr. Tucker. JH must inform W. H. Sykes that [JH's son] William is going to Madras and not to Bombay. Believes that [W. H. C. Plowden] will change William's assignment. Letter from Lord John Russell has increased JH's work load. John Barlow suggests that MBH, not JH, should become member of Royal Institution. Encloses draft of letter to E. Mackintosh.
Son William is adapting to life and study in London. Dined with R. H. Inglis today and met African explorer J. H. Krapf, who discovered source of Nile. MBH will soon be member of Royal Institution. Please send copy of letter from F. M. Eardley-Wilmot to JH regarding admission to R.S.L. JH blundered in signing it. JH's note to W. H. C. Plowden was not worded correctly. Richard Jones is arranging lodging for JH's son William at Haileybury College.
Returns 1837 report. Expects announcement of JH's appointment soon.
Asks JH for suggested improvements in R. L. Sheil's plan for reforming Mint.
Bishop of Chester [John Graham] wishes to convene 10 Dec. meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners. Will JH attend?
Queen will receive University address next Tuesday. Bishop of Chester [John Graham] wishes to convene meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners on 11 Dec.
C. E. Trevelyan asks JH to describe stock that JH plans to post as security bond for office of Master of Mint. Deposit stock in names of Treasury officials.
Received documents of 1837 evidence from JH. Forwarded letter to JH's former address, 17 Montague Square, before learning of JH's new address [32 Harley St.].
Regrets JH's not stopping at the Mint today. HH will not be in tomorrow.
Mistakenly opened enclosed letter, addressed to JH.
Forwarded letter as JH requested.
Encloses a letter needing JH's consideration. Believes that it should be in Mint records.
Minutes regarding contracts with the Moneyers and Melter show that these were temporary arrangements. R. L. Sheil's accounts should be closed at Audit office by next Monday.