Bishop of Chester [John Graham] requests that JH attend 5 Feb. meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners.
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Bishop of Chester [John Graham] requests that JH attend 5 Feb. meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners.
Treasury commissioners have approved reform plan for Mint. First step will be to terminate contract with company of Moneyers. Other reforms can be delayed. Make necessary preparations for Mint staff to take over those duties.
Calls meeting for Friday of JH, H. D. Harness, the Moneyers, and [G. F. G. Mathison].
As directed by Charles Wood, HH gave formal notice [of contract termination] to Moneyers and sent Wood's letter to G. F. G. Mathison. Forwarded JH's note to Henry Bingley.
JG's health. Rejoices that JH and family are residing at Harley Street. Doubts that Alfred Smee's 'reasoning machine' is any more attractive than was Smee's electro-biology. Results of recent tests for magnetic power in human body. Insufficient data to answer question of gold standard. JG's groom was injured in accident.
Encloses copy of 5 Feb. 1851 letter from C. E. Trevelyan containing Treasury approval for 'part of' Mint reforms recommended by R. L. Sheil and JH. Treasury solicitors will serve notice of termination to Moneyers. HH sees difficulties if proposed changes are not all adopted simultaneously.
JH was elected member of Literary Society last night. Identifies other members. Invites JH and wife to dinner next Saturday.
Questions a statement in JH's Outlines Astr. regarding the light of Sirius. Also repeated in Alexander von Humboldt's Cosmos.
No summary available.
Finds he made an error last night due to his bad memory. The Duke was asking for JH; hopes he met him after Richard Owen's discourse.
Obedience is better than sacrifice. Is progressing slowly. Hopes to visit JH at Harley St. soon.
Forwards notices from George Maule [terminating contract with Moneyers and G. F. G. Mathison] for JH's signature. Will call meeting with Moneyers for Thursday.
Legality of reforms at Mint may be challenged if Mint indenture is treated as an obsolete document. Details of appointments of Mint officers. Recommends establishing schedule of salaries for all officers and employees.
Has read JH's letter to Charles Wood. Will notify Moneyers and George Maule.
Sends deciphered code. Explains how CB solved it. [CB note dated 24 Mar. 1846: Technique for deciphering code.]
Bring H. D. Harness and [J. W.] Morrison to meet CT next week to discuss matter of [Moneyers] Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul and to fix salaries for Mint officers. Must refer JH's legal question to George Maule, Treasury solicitor.
Bishop of Chester [John Graham] calls meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 18 Feb.
More about the arrangements for the pension for Mary Maclear [see HP's 1850-12-2].
Left at JH's door recent specimen of fossil breccia from [Aingo?] Island, where WH was detained 50 years earlier. Grateful for manner in which JH handled affair with Benedetto Pistrucci. Attests to Pistrucci's honesty and genius.
Informed George Maule of legal complications of old Mint indenture as applied to JH. Maule's solution was similar to what JH proposed to Charles Wood. Advises against telling Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul about difficulties. Has not yet received statement from G. F. G. Mathison.