Instructions for assaying Indian coins.
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Instructions for assaying Indian coins.
HF's proposal for new position of assistant resident assayer deviates from procedures for reorganized Mint by avoiding usual course of promotion. Use services of E. L. J. Ridsdale instead. If Ridsdale is incompetent, he must be notified that his probation year is unsatisfactory.
Asks HF to report on 'six assay pieces' enclosed.
Bank of England will begin importing gold again next week. Asks permission to be relieved of attending the pyx, in order to assay gold ingots. W. H. Barton will still have assistance of E. L. J. Ridsdale. Notes £600 savings made by HF in Assay department.
Concern for careless work of E. L. J. Ridsdale, who is still on probation as assayer. Explains precedent for letting HF's assistant attend pyx trial.
Congratulations on the success of his son at Addiscombe.
Pleased to hear of his improved health. Has sent some of the substance he requested. Affairs at the Mint not very satisfactory.
Would like a testimonial from JH which would prove useful when he retires. Points out his value to JH when he analyzed the metals used.
Testimony to the value of HF's work when JH was Master of the Mint.
Is grateful for JH's testimonial, which will doubtless be of great value.