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From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
5 January 1851
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
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Faraday Project
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Describes son William's entrance exam to Haileybury College yesterday and procedure of announcing results. Assured by [H.E.I.C. director] W. H. C. Plowden that William's assignment can be changed from Madras to Bombay. W. H. Fitton delivered 'Umbrella and [Panel?]' last night. Daily News criticized JH for inaction. Promoting decimal coinage. Mint is in crisis.
Will go to the Mint the next Friday to confer with H. D. Harness. States what a great honor it is to work with the Mint.