A note accompanying testimonials for candidates for Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-11-18].

May not be able to attend next Sydney Trust meeting [see GA's 1851-12-1], as GA has family commitments.

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners postponed to 17 Dec.

Indicates a preferred date for a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-1].

Believes information is missing from report on G. F. G. Mathison.

G. F. G. Mathison called on CT yesterday to discuss error in Mathison's pension. Will finalize this after CT receives report from JH and Henry Rich.

Agrees to JH's meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-4].

Tells JH of RS's dealings with the Kew Observatory Committee; comments further on standard thermometers.

Asks JH to sign certificate for membership in R.S.L. for William Simms.

Conferred with Benedetto Pistrucci before sending WH's letter to JH on Pistrucci's behalf. Asks JH to review JH's decision regarding Pistrucci.

The Royal Commission discusses BP's position at the Mint. BP will meet with H. D. Harness to confer over BP's position.

Delighted to learn by JH's letter of 6 Dec. that JH plans to provide for men at Mint who worked under GM. Will prepare statements of their services and pay scales.

Grieved to hear that JH's recommendation to Treasury does not do justice to Benedetto Pistrucci's public service. Reviews Pistrucci's appointment by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] in 1815. Lists Pistrucci's objections to present appointment at Mint.

Speculates that there might be an increase in duties for BP, now that W. C. Wyon is dead. Considers living at the Mint.

Thanks JH for his attention to his request. Has inquired about the etiquette of members of the Council signing certificates: it is done, though not regularly.

JH should speak privately to Archbishop [J. B. Sumner] on behalf of G. R. Waterhouse. Richard Owen's supporters are strong, but as governor of British Museum, [Sumner] is obliged to speak favorably for staff members who expect promotion. Will tell [Sumner] that Waterhouse is JH's relative.

Requests JH to pursue the matter of BP's retirement pension. Compares BP's salary with those of other Mint officials, including the Modeller and the Engraver. Discusses the medal designs that the Royal Commission charged BP to create over the years.

Agrees to meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-11] and asks JH to make some additional arrangements.

More considerations concerning G. F. G. Mathison. HR believes mistakes in report were due to error made by C. E. Trevelyan.

Thanks JH for book. Asks approval for HH's letter about medals drafted to Leonard Wyon.