Delays question of hiring Mr. Pilcher. Proceed with planning for Sydney branch mint.
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Delays question of hiring Mr. Pilcher. Proceed with planning for Sydney branch mint.
Note accompanying more meteorological writings.
Wishes to apply for the vacancy that has occurred in the Superintendance of the Nautical Almanac, and would welcome JH's support.
Asks about precise link between rotation and revolution of satellites, and its relation to belief in existence of God.
Encloses pamphlets and would be pleased with any remarks of approbation.
Thanks for his kind invitation. Returns to Paris on Thursday or Friday. Best wishes to Lady Herschel.
Describes new machinery at U.S. mint in Philadelphia. Refers JH to G. F. Dunning (visiting England) and Franklin Peale (chief coiner) for more information. U.S. mint uses humid assay of silver. Facts about gold assays.
Calls JH's attention to articles on mint operations by J. T. Smith.
Gratitude for receipt of medals struck by Prince Albert Edward and Prince Alfred during their enjoyable visit to Royal Mint.