Requests reimbursement from Treasury for coins sent to Falkland Islands, Constantinople, and Hong Kong.
Requests reimbursement from Treasury for coins sent to Falkland Islands, Constantinople, and Hong Kong.
As requested by Treasury commissioners, JH will have Turkish coins sent by Commissary General William Filder weighed and assayed to determine their value relative to English gold standard.
Returns letter of 5 June 1854 from Commissary General William Filder to Treasury. Reports value of five Turkish coins relative to English gold standard.
Large accumulation of coins since gold coinage was suspended. Recommends pyx trial to certify new coins.
Thanks for inquiring as to the welfare of JH's wife, Margaret, and the latest child, both of whom are well. JH is still doing poorly, but appreciates the use of Marshal Beresford's armchair.
Requests official copy of Privy Council order of 19 Aug. 1853 establishing Sydney branch mint. This will travel to Australia with deputy master and remain there.
Many applications and testimonials regarding Melbourne University professorships have arrived. How soon would a meeting to reduce the numbers be useful [see JH's 1854-5-30]?
Agrees to a meeting [see JH's 1854-6-11], and comments on one possible candidate for a Melbourne University professorship.
Assesses most of the candidates for the mathematics professorship at Melbourne University [see GA's 1854-6-13].
Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.
Clears up confusion about one candidate for the Melbourne University professorship by realizing there are two with the same last name [see JH's 1854-6-16].
Sends acknowledgment for meeting date and receipt of letters [see JH's 1854-6-17].
Sends some new, negative information about one of the prime candidates for a Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-17].
Must use the information available, and so need to select the next candidate in line for the Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-20].
Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.
About Willy being in some kind of trouble, articles by friends in the Westminster Review, the Crimean War, and the health of MH and JH.
Family news such as the death of Mrs. Knowles [servant?], JH took Margaret Louisa dancing, the school progress of John and Alexander, and comments about the Crimean War.
About Willy Herschel's health, and JH's heavy work load and his desire for a relaxing time away from work.
News of some of the children with JH or near him, such as Caroline and Margaret Louisa; comments about son Willy.
Of the heavy work load dealing with Melbourne University appointments [see JH's 1854-5-[21]], and of Charles Babbage's unacceptable behavior at a meeting of the Royal Observatory's Board of Visitors.