JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT at Treasury whenever convenient.
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JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT at Treasury whenever convenient.
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.
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.
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.
Encourages his son Willie to show that he deserves the favors WH has received from W. H. Sykes.
Suggests names for the satellites of Uranus, in response to a request from WL [see WL's 1851-11-3].
Congratulations to WL on his discovery [see WL's 1851-11-3]; naming should occur once the various satellites have been described and verified.
Are there any earthworks in the wood near Hawkhurst [see GA's 1851-11-4]?
Invites GA to stay at Collingwood and explore the area for evidence of Roman occupation [see GA's 1851-11-4], and talks about a friend of JH's family. Indicates a price offered for weights, but has had no response [see GA's 1851-11-3].
As the Kew Observatory needs a standard yard, JH is proposing that they be allowed to use one of RS's as a provisional standard until Parliament acts.
About the establishment of a standard yard, and how the Kew Committee should proceed [see JH's 1851-11-5]; RS also plans to prepare standard thermometers. Received notice of William Lassell's discovery of more satellites of Uranus.
Is extremely depressed at living in London, a 'howling wilderness of brick and mortar;' JH compares at some length the personality of MH and Richarda Airy; brings MH up to date on some family and acquaintance happenings, and mentions in passing that William Lassell has discovered two interior satellites of Uranus [Ariel and Umbriel].
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