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Outlines the changes he would like to see in the column for Equinoctial Time in the Nautical Almanac.
Asks for William Lassell's address in Malta, as JH's son, William, may be able to stop in to visit Lassell.
Thanks GS for his paper on fluorescent spectra; JH is interested in having these rays used on quartz, hoping to find his 'thermic' rays acting.
Recommends John Goldsmith for position of supernumerary clerk in Mint office.
Withdraws resignation [see JH's 1853-5-30] as Master of Mint. [JH annotation of 24 Feb. 1855: Letter not sent. Now regrets letting friends convince him to remain. JH has lived the past two years in 'the Shadow of death.']
Quality of silver for use in British coins. Coins issued to colonies.
Returns list of articles needed by assay office at mint in [Melbourne,] Victoria, with list of recommended English suppliers.
Instructions for collecting 'Gold and Silver sweep' from coining and melting rooms and arranging annual sale of 'sweep and old stores' at end of March.
Instructions for melting gold and silver and casting coins.
Recommendations for design and construction of new telescope proposed by R.S.L. for Southern Hemisphere. Need to coordinate observations in both hemispheres.
Instructions for transfer of dies and production of coins for Ionian [Islands] and Ceylon.
Asks WB to recommend candidates for supernumerary clerk to be appointed soon to Mint office. Has also asked W. H. Barton for recommendations.
Concern for waste of gold generated in cutting of coins. Fears government enquiry if waste continues. [JH annotation: Handed to Brande in person.]
Calls attention to tendency of recently cut silver coins to be too light in weight.
JH cannot recommend anyone of the sort requested in letter from Mr. Wallenstein.
Gratitude for nursing JH's daughter Amelia after severe burns. Taking JH's son William to Folkstone. Regards to Miss Lipscombe.