Submits estimates of silver losses expected by Mint from Apr. 1855 to Mar. 1856.
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Submits estimates of silver losses expected by Mint from Apr. 1855 to Mar. 1856.
Delivery of dies for Crimean medal to Master of Mint. JH ordered 60,000 ounces of silver for its production.
Any of JH's letters to CT may be shown to [Henry] Roberts.
[Marked 'Private.'] Did not wish to offend [Henry] Roberts, but JH is in awkward position regarding L. C. Wyon, who, as Mint employee, is competing with rival artist for design of Crimean medal. Silver supply is adequate for medal production, but machinery is limited. Expects three-month delay.
Estimates expenses and problems in production of medals for Kaffir war veterans. Asks for authority to determine wages for workmen employed on Kaffir and Crimean medals.
Forwards to Treasury, without JH's approval, request by F. R. Brande and Henry Finch,junior clerks in Mint office, for higher salary. [JH note: Brande disclaimed knowledge of this request. Brande and Finch retracted it, but wanted to send another. JH refused.]
Unable to perform Mint duties. Doctor directed JH to country for four to five weeks of complete rest. JH notified Lord Palmerston [H. J. Temple] and asked to be relieved of Mastership.
Explains mistake that made JH angry. War Department presumed to commission medal of Queen without consulting Master of Mint first. Benjamin Wyon has been instructed to cease work until JH is informed and approves of project.