Asks JH questions about a paper on the dispersion of light from beyond the visible violet end of spectrum.

Asks JH for introduction to C. E. Trevelyan for WB and Mr. Jenkins, representative for Mrs. Finch, to discuss their claims against Company of Moneyers regarding apprenticeship fee.

Has been studying the spectral lines of 'invisible' rays.

[Marked 'Private.'] Thanks for calling RG's attention to error in Treasury minutes. Hopes to correct it before these reach Parliament.

Call on RG Thursday to discuss Benedetto Pistrucci.

Learned that Treasury minutes have not yet been read to Parliament. Will incorporate JH's amendments into these.

Asks about problems in GS's paper that JH is reviewing. Remarks on spectral lines paper presented by Antoine Becquerel to Academie des sciences.

Requests permission to visit Mint as personal favor to TC, whose father knew JH's father personally.

Gratitude for JH's permission for TC to visit Mint.

Describes second edition of AE's phonetic Latinis alphabet, referred to by JH in Admiralty Manual. Sent copy to C. K. J. Bunsen. This will be discussed at Society of Arts's Education Exhibition on 31 July. Encloses printed circular. Hopes JH will attend.

Asks JH to grant permission for WH's son and friends to tour Mint. Hopes business with Benedetto Pistrucci will be settled soon. [JH annotation: JH also wants Pistrucci business settled, but latest developments lead JH to expect anything but a satisfactory conclusion.]

Suggests that JH authorize special payment from Audit office to Benedetto Pistrucci. If JH will not come to Pistrucci's relief, then WH will assist Pistrucci. Is JH trying to reduce Pistrucci into submission?

Benedetto Pistrucci reports that JH refuses to pay Pistrucci. Admonishes JH to treat Pistrucci kindly and prevent Pistrucci from having to beg for a living. Pistrucci also worries that new construction in Weighing Room at Mint will ruin Pistrucci's furnaces and prevent completion of Waterloo Medal. WH criticizes latest changes in Mint policies as injurious to great artists like Pistrucci for the sake of 'free Trade.'

Lists injustices suffered by Benedetto Pistrucci under JH's administration. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] stated that Pistrucci's salary and duties would not change. Urges JH to let Pistrucci keep former title of Chief Medallist as well; otherwise JH will sign Pistrucci's 'Death-Warrant.'

Information about Sydney branch mint. Agrees with JH on price of assays for Bank of England. Salary dispute in Mint.

Asks JH to approve two letters regarding arrangements with W. T. Brande, whose salary is divided between Mint and paymaster general.

Instruct Mr. [Housard?] not to 'twist off and distribute' until we have more proof. Anthony de Rothschild visited Mint today to learn when he can take possession [of refinery]. Treasury solicitors should arrange this lease soon.

Asks JH to review a document. HH will look for errors in other copy of it.

JH's illness. Accounts are not ready for JH's signature.

No assays today. Notified Mint staff that tomorrow is holiday for Queen's birthday.