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Flora of New Zealand.
Reconsidering variability of insular species.
Becoming convinced of the probability that the southern flora is a fragmentary one – all that remains of a great southern continent.
JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT at Treasury whenever convenient.
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JH's wife sent two pheasants [from Collingwood]. JH forwards one to 'Grandm'a.'
Death of William Wyon. Suggests returning Benedetto Pistrucci to office of Chief Engraver, to which WH recommended Pistrucci in 1816 but from which Pistrucci was removed because he was Catholic.
Responds with a suggestion of a reasonable price for all the weights [see JH's 1851-10-29].
A note to clarify receipt of a letter transmitted by Margaret Brodie Herschel.
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Has discovered two new satellites of Uranus; gives observations. Would JH suggest names for them.
A note accompanying testimonials for a candidate for a Sydney University professorship [see JH's 1851-10-29].
Still pursuing Julius Caesar's path in Britain [see GA's 1851-3-29]; wants local information from JH.
Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] wants to know value of alloy presently used in sovereign sterling.
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Returns the enclosed parchment.
Analysis of copper alloy in sovereign coin.
With death of William Wyon, chief engraver, JH wants to leave position of medalist vacant and eliminate Engraving department, turning to outside artists when needed. Proposes to deprive Benedetto Pistrucci, chief medalist, and L. C. Wyons, probationer engraver, of their residences at Mint and appoint them outside 'modellers and engravers' to Mint, retaining James Wyon, presently assistant to chief engraver, as probationary resident engraver under direction of Die department.