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JH's letter has already gone to Alexander von Humboldt, who has been waiting to hear from him. The fourth volume of Cosmos.
Read JH's Admiralty Manual meteorology article. Disagrees with statement regarding barometer and pressure of dry atmosphere. Discusses atmosphere and barometer at some length.
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Strong testimonial to Archbishop of Canterbury on behalf of George Waterhouse, over Richard Owen, for late C. D. E. König's position at British Museum.
Send names of persons who will provide bonds for RM's new office. JH will forward these to Treasury. Explains purpose of bond.
Will seek approval from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] for JH's new arrangement to pay Mint police.
Doctor urges GM to move to warmer climate. Please finalize terms for GM's retirement so GM may leave London.
Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] agreed to police arrangements at Mint. Asked Sir R. [Manque?] to state when he 'will receive the gates.' Treasury did not approve Bank of England's request. Reviews procedure by which Commissariat department obtains money from Mint through Bank of England. [JH annotation: There was no time to count money before it was sent to Commissariat.]
Forwards books for JH.
GA's assistant bought the weights at the auction for less than JH had offered [see GA's 1851-11-9].
Forwards two letters, one from Thomson Hankey.
Received letter from Robert Mushet regarding Mushet's securities. Advises JH to consult George Maule.
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Reports decision by governors of Bank [of England] concerning which coins are best for exportation. JH suggests alloy of copper and gold for Canadian circulation.
Reports on and discusses applications of hourly wet bulb observations in ocean.
Annual pension for G. F. G. Mathison was fixed by Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] at 'Fourteen Hundred Pounds (1200£).' JH and Henry Rich should submit formal report on this matter.
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