In [Henry] Rich's absence, JH does not know how to process claims by apprentice moneyers F. R. Brande and Henry Finch. Ask for advice from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood]. Henry Bingley's concern for apprenticeship of Bingley's son.
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In [Henry] Rich's absence, JH does not know how to process claims by apprentice moneyers F. R. Brande and Henry Finch. Ask for advice from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood]. Henry Bingley's concern for apprenticeship of Bingley's son.
[Marked 'Confidential.'] JH will confer again with CT on 'this paper.'
Encloses letter from moneyer contractors claiming compensation.
Sends duplicate of report to Parliament that JH submitted to Chancellor of Exchequer. W. T. Brande's plan to resign professorship.
JH's review of report to Treasury on Mint reforms.
JH offered position of chief coiner to Moneyer Edward Enfield, and position of assistant coiner to Moneyer Robert Rintoul. Both declined these offers.
Forwards letter from Edward Enfield, who feels that Enfield's compensation as terminated Moneyer should not be diminished for declining offer of position in new Mint establishment.
Encloses two letters. JH reached agreement with Richard Franklyn and Edward Enfield regarding Master's right of access to moneyers' machinery in future.
Proposes budget for repair of moneyers' machinery.
Forwards, with JH's approval, G. F. G. Mathison's claim for compensation due to termination of office of Melter and Refiner at Mint.
Lists wages for assistant workers in Mint.
Death of William Wyon offers opportunity to reorganize engraving department.
Discontinuance of Gas department of Mint. Superintendent, Mr. [Lorde?], may claim compensation. Historic item discovered during sale of Henry Bingley's tools and machinery.
Encloses draft of letter, resulting from yesterday's meeting, for submission to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].
Returns Robert Mushet's note. Changed title of Mr. Reynolds's office from melter to "Senior Clerk and Melter.' Adjustments to salary of W. T. Brande.
How should JH deal with Benedetto Pistrucci's sudden and temperamental resignation [as chief medallist]?
Assignment of residences to Mint officials.
Does not know how to reply to Robert Mushet's claim for compensation. Can this case be reconsidered?
Added CT's suggested paragraphs to report. There is no documentary evidence to support [non-political] basis of Mastership of Mint. Suggests issuing a warrant to that effect.
[Marked 'Private.' Non-political basis of Mastership of Mint] rests solely on Charles Wood's verbal communication. Regrets Benedetto Pistrucci's effort to resign [as chief medallist].