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Suggests course of action regarding 'Gen'l. Cullen's [?]' hydrometric observations submitted to R.S.L.
Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.
Discusses advice given to JSH on nux vomica and advice given to Bowerbank by JSH on leech cocoons. Compliments Henslow on his comparative kindness. Sends waste prints for JSH and the Ipswich Museum.
Discusses campaign to secure a comfortable position with a government pension for an associate, possibly Robert Edmond Grant.
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Thanks for his help regarding his nephew. Hopes mild weather has not upset JH. Doubtless he has seen notes of the various observations of Saturn in R.A.S.M.N.
Thanks JH for recommendation for position in Department of Antiquities at British Museum.
How should JH deal with Benedetto Pistrucci's sudden and temperamental resignation [as chief medallist]?
The balances in the Mint are not adequate for the work WM wants to do.
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Cannot nominate [Richard] Jones for position at Fenly. Has already given another name to the Queen.
C. E. Trevelyan's corrections to report. Arrangement for disposing of refinery is officially ratified and may be mentioned. Include payments for Moneyers' equipment, but omit reference to standards. Trevelyan knows nothing of Benedetto Pistrucci's memorial.
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Encloses recently received letters and a geological map. Shall he send it to Harley St.? There is a strong possibility that the Cape will get a transit circle. William Simms has a good object glass; does JH know anything about it?
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He has been very busy since the sudden death of his employer shortly before his own marriage.
Forwards copy of memorial sent to all Cambridge University Commissioners by town clerk of Cambridge.
Would like the brief version of Richard Sheepshanks's paper to send to William Parsons.