Apologizes for unclear language in a recent letter.

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.

Next meeting of Cambridge [University] Commission will be on 13 Aug.

Sends four issues of Practical Mechanic's Journal and unpublished article, all referring to JH's and to [Richard] Trevithick's contributions to subject of ice making. John Gorrie has attacked WJ's view. Asks JH to confirm facts in articles.

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.

Recalls meeting JH in 1840, introduced by R. C. Stewart of Bombay. Saw JH's letter on artificial production of ice in Year-Book of Facts for 1851 (p. 157). Describes WM's unsuccessful experiments with commercial powders in tropical climate. Asks for information about portable air compressors. Local surgeon, Dr. Porteus, whom JH met at Cape of Good Hope, asks to be remembered to JH's family.

Expects a salary increase now that BP has the title of Chief Medalist.

Finds it scandalous that BP has been promoted without an increase in salary: '... in this Establishment, I have been degraded from what was my due as an Artist.' Wishes to take up the matter with the Treasury.

Asks JH to give him a few days before making a reply to the proposed pension offer.

Thanks JH for proposing a memorial and retirement allowance for him to the Treasury, but insists on a £500 allowance (his old salary) and a residence at the Mint.

Desires more time before making an official response to the Treasury's retirement offer.

Sends JH a copy of a request to the Lords of the Treasury for a pension settlement [see BP's 1852-1-24].

Awaits a response to his pension proposal.

Rejects the Treasury's offer as 'dishonorable and degrading to my character as an artist.' Disagrees with combining the offices of Clerk of Irons, Superintendent of Machinery, and Chief Coiner. Lists eleven names of Mint officers, comparing years of service in relation to their retirement settlements. Proposes to accept £400 annual salary with the title of Her Majesty's Chief Medalist.

Refuses JH's proposal that BP accept the title of Modeller and Engraver with a £400 salary. Also requests that the monthly coal allowance for BP's workshop be restored.

Ceases receiving coal supply to his office, an allowance made to BP for 35 years. Mint owes him four months' salary. Makes a reference to plight of G. B. Airy, who might be turned out of his residence at the Royal Observatory.

Thanks JH for having the kindness to warn BP of construction on the wall adjacent to BP's studio. Asks for BP's salary again.

Settlement reached concerning BP's salary.

Security bond has been approved for Robert Mushet. Will send bond to JH after Mushet signs it.