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.

Death of William Wyon necessitated reorganization of Engraving department, which Treasury commissioners have already sanctioned. Sorry that [BP] finds new title objectionable. Hopes that [BP] will not focus on 'painful recollections over which the grave has closed.'

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.

Still trying to arrange a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see JH's 1851-12-4].

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

Bringing the position of G. R. Waterhouse to his notice and giving list of persons who have testified in his favor.

Sorry for mistake that led JH to show up [on 10 Dec.] for postponed meeting. University senate authorized vice chancellor to address queries raised by Cambridge University Commissioners regarding college revenues.

Clarifies attitude of Benedetto Pistrucci toward probationary medallist [L. C.] Wyon. Pistrucci objects to JH giving same title to both artists. If JH desires, WH will accompany JH to see John Russell about this matter.

Suggesting someone suitable as a Greek scholar. News of his relations. Is pleased she likes his description of the solar eclipse. Regarding the priority of the discovery of the faint rings of Saturn.

Is working on a short list of candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-11].

Thanks for his communication enclosing the letter concerning G. R. Waterhouse, which has been forwarded to the Archbishop of Canterbury [J. B. Sumner] with a covering note.

Bring report by R. L. Sheil when JH and H. D. Harness visit CT to discuss amalgamation of Coining and Machinery departments. Congratulations on 'remarkable distinction' obtained by JH's son [William] at Haileybury College, CT's alma mater.

Will go to the Treasury as requested by JH. Sees nothing in letters from Benedetto Pistrucci or W. R. Hamilton that justifies JH's reconsidering this case. Leonard Wyon requested copy of Treasury letter that changed arrangements for Engraving department.

Seeking appointment as engraver to Goldsmith's Company. Needs to learn status of LW's position as engraver to Mint.

Sorry that [BP] refuses to accept new position in reorganized Engraving department. Admires [BP]'s artistic qualities, but will not reinstate distinction between medallist and engraver.

Assures LW that title of 'Modeller and Engraver at the Royal Mint,' conferred on LW, is 'no "inferior appointment."'

Regarding his recent tour around the Kent and Sussex borders.