Asks about source of paper on the metamorphosis of Pycnogonida for C. S. Bate.
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Asks about source of paper on the metamorphosis of Pycnogonida for C. S. Bate.
Will give his support to a school for the poor to be a memorial to the late Sir John Lubbock.
Thanks for rare Balanus specimens. Asks about their source.
Comments on GJ’s book [Terra Lindisfarnensis (1853)].
Further response to MS of introductory essay to Flora Novae-Zelandiae.
Disbelieving in permanence of species has made little difference to CD in his barnacle work.
Admires JDD’s work on Crustacea, corals, and geology.
Commends young John Lubbock to his attention. Hopes JDD can give him encouragement; if he can resist his "great wealth, business, and rank, he may do good work in Natural History".
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Recommends John Goldsmith for position of supernumerary clerk in Mint office.
Concern for waste of gold generated in cutting of coins. Fears government enquiry if waste continues. [JH annotation: Handed to Brande in person.]
Thanks for transcribing Mr. Platt's humor. Miss Cornwallis's introduction of Greek into JH's family. Unable to visit Miss. L. at Goudhurst. Regards to Miss Cornwallis and Mrs. Cartwright.
Henceforth, checks drawn on account of Master of Mint at Bank of England will not require initials of Charles Elouis.
Frequent change in RM's chief assistants is unfortunate, but junior officers must rotate in order to learn duties in every branch of Mint.
Responds to CT's request for opinions on establishing astronomical and meteorological observatory at Nottingham. Distinguishes roles of royal, public, and private observatories for astronomy, and how these differ from meteorological observatories.
[Richard] Jones's application was successful, but his health is failing. JH's weekend trip to Collingwood is cancelled by problems with W. T. Brande, 'the most immanagable of men.' Brande and C. E. Trevelyan are JH's biggest problem. JH is sure of Trevelyan's 'ill offices.'
Instruct all daughters to date letters to JH. Loss of dear friend [Miss Maria Tunno?] leaves JH with no desire but to come home and be with family. Send carriage to railway station on chance that JH can get away from work tonight.
Visit to Collingwood lifted JH's spirits. Finances for Mrs. Rennie. Received copy of [William?] Platt's latest work from Miss Lipscombe. Sends condolences to Miss E. Tunno. Hopes loss will set young gentlemen thinking about 'brainless ardours.' Returns books to Collingwood.
JH's opinion on feasibility of establishing new astronomical and meteorological observatory at Nottingham. Compares this climate to other English sites.
JH should receive authority soon for appointing John Goldsmith. George Rennie is angry that E. W. Ward gathered valuable information from Rennie regarding machinery for Sydney branch mint, but then gave contract to another manufacturer. Expect Treasury Board to ask JH for report on this. Perhaps Ward can 'pacify' Rennie.
Detained in travel; will return Monday. Recommends John Goldsmith as supplementary clerk. Advises against transferring Henry Finch or F. R. Brande from Coining to Melting departments.
Appointment of H. D. Harness to be commissioner of Public Works in Ireland was dated 16 Aug. [Reply to JH's letter to Mr. Fitzgerald.]
Withdraws RM's request for leave. Complains of noxious fumes in Melting room and from nearby refinery. Objects to frequent changes in RM's assistants; none remain long enough to learn Melting room procedures. Recent loss of Mr. Aberdein.