Note summarizing G. F. G. Mathison's memorial of 2 Oct. 1851, outlining GM's career in public service, earnings while at Mint, and grievances against reforms at Mint. Forwarded GM's memorial to C. E. Trevelyan on 4 Oct.
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Note summarizing G. F. G. Mathison's memorial of 2 Oct. 1851, outlining GM's career in public service, earnings while at Mint, and grievances against reforms at Mint. Forwarded GM's memorial to C. E. Trevelyan on 4 Oct.
Decisions made concerning compensation for Moneyers. HR objects to G. F. G. Mathison's request [for higher salary].
Will respond tomorrow to JH's important note.
Before Treasury commissioners approve pay scale for Mint workmen proposed by JH, they want to know pay scale previously used by Moneyers. If JH or H. D. Harness can call on Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] today, matter can be settled immediately.
Proposal to transfer books and papers of Mint Commission from Treasury Chambers to Mint vaults.
Concurs with JH's proposal for reorganizing Engraving department. Will inform Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].
Prepare general report of Mint reforms for submission to Parliament.
Expresses pleasure at results of CW's visit to Mint today. Particularly impressed by capabilities of JH and H. D. Harness.
Grateful for CW's compliments. Attributes most of credit for new system at Mint to H. D. Harness.
LW's father, William Wyon, died today.
Informs JH about the receipt of important papers from the Provost of the new college [Sydney University] at Sydney, Australia.
Has received the papers [see GA's 1851-10-7]; Sydney University seeks assistance in finding professors. What should the response be?
Is trying to organize a meeting of all involved in the new Sydney University project [see JH's 1851-10-14].
An invitation sent out by JH to invite all search committee members [Sydney Trust] to JH's house [see GA's 1851-10-16].
Note with copies of an advertising circular about the Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-16].
Saw [J. B.] Listing, who may see JH soon. Sends volume of Cape magnetic observations. Thermometer at Kew is a great success. New thermometers compare favorably with [Henri] Regnault's.
Asks JF to deliver papers about professorships and a council position at a new university at Sydney to interested, qualified parties.
Now believes that at least one specific weight should be acquired [see GA's 1851-9-29].
Is having some difficulty in acquiring the single weight [see GA's 1851-10-1].
Regarding his plans for lighthouses. Had a visit from L. F. Menabrea in his absence. Who manufactures the specified telescopes?