Urges WW to write to 'S' [Adam Sedgwick?]. Only in this way can there be a restoration of good relations after the quarrel between S. and WW.
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Urges WW to write to 'S' [Adam Sedgwick?]. Only in this way can there be a restoration of good relations after the quarrel between S. and WW.
Submits estimates of silver losses expected by Mint from Apr. 1855 to Mar. 1856.
Mostly about the health of MH and several of the children, and about JH's health.
Would WP accept the presidency of the Photographic Society? Describes that society.
Fears wounding feelings of Benjamin Wyon if JH is seen as ordering dies for Crimean medal from Wyon's relative and rival. Sends official letter that relieves JH of responsibility for choosing artist for medal.
Delivery of dies for Crimean medal to Master of Mint. JH ordered 60,000 ounces of silver for its production.
Regrets that JH's health does not allow him to visit his 'dear suffering friend' [Richard Jones], who JH hopes may yet rally.
Directions for shipping copper coins to Bank of Ireland, in same quantities stated in JH's directive of 11 Dec. 1854 to RH.
Any of JH's letters to CT may be shown to [Henry] Roberts.
[Marked 'Private.'] Did not wish to offend [Henry] Roberts, but JH is in awkward position regarding L. C. Wyon, who, as Mint employee, is competing with rival artist for design of Crimean medal. Silver supply is adequate for medal production, but machinery is limited. Expects three-month delay.
Dies for [?] medal will be ready next week. How many medals should be struck?
Deterioration of JH's health. Requests permission to retire as master of Mint. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH.
In reply to WG's 8 Dec. 1854 note, JH analyzes all Mint operations and labor expenses, and reports favorable balance. Advises against Treasury's plan to have money minted by private contractors.
JH wishes to resign for health reasons. Has already informed Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon]. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH as Master of Mint.
Sent JH's resignation proposal to both Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] and W. E. Gladstone yesterday. JH would have welcomed presidency of Board of Examiners one year earlier, but now desires only rest and recovery. Feels 'broken down.'
Delcines invitation to chair Society of Arts meeting because of poor health; may attend as visitor.
Thanks for having been informed of the death of an acquaintance.
Advises GS against spending £800 to verify the available drawings of Saturn; instead JH suggests alternative methods.
Recalls asking [Richard] Jones years ago if JH should seek public office. Jones was horrified, but suggested mastership of Mint as only suitable position. After four years in office, JH longs to escape it and return to family.
Writes to answer a question about the expansion of water on freezing.