JH forwarded HB's claim for compensation to Treasury.
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JH forwarded HB's claim for compensation to Treasury.
Treasury commissioners approved JH's appointments and retirement of J. M. Beckwith [see JH's 1851-4-14]. Give legal notice of contract termination immediately to G. F. G. Mathison. Henry Bingley's claim for compensation will not be considered until JH's evaluation of it is completed.
Claims greater compensation from Treasury for loss of earnings, residence, and future employment of HB's son, due to abolition of office of Queen's assay master, held by HB's family for more than 100 years. Considers earlier offers of compensation unacceptable.
Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 13 and 14 May.
HB's memorial, detailing effect on HB and son of JH's plan to abolish Assay Office, should be sent to Treasury.
Decision by Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] regarding admissions to Coining rooms. Fee for assayer H. W. Field will now come from Mint accounts, not from Field personally.