Stating he has approached certain Government officials in order to obtain a pension for John Hind.
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Stating he has approached certain Government officials in order to obtain a pension for John Hind.
Will have some power punches made. Gives Mr. Hodges's notes on JH's points. Very busy at the moment with the exhibition.
Needs clarification of JH's annotation [see JH's 1851-4-2].
Encloses draft of proposed letter to Treasury.
Encloses official response by EE to offer from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood]. Asks JH to see that memorial from EE [and Robert Rintoul] is read by [Henry Rich].
Will take JH's memorandum to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] for consideration.
Would JH forward the enclosed letter to [J. R.?] Hind as he cannot find Hind's address.
Treasury commissioners will not make exception in case of Edward Enfield, who must accept position in reformed Mint or lose compensation for termination of Moneyers' contract.
No summary available.
No doubt he is aware of F. A. Nobert's work on glass. Has received from him a paper, which he intends communicating to the R.S.L. Thinks JH may like to see it.
Encloses RR's individual claim for compensation, to be forwarded to Treasury.
Has sent testimonial regarding John Hind to William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse).
Returns document to JH. Has not yet discussed it with Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].
Gave enclosed letter to William Buckle. Schedule, as altered by Mr. Kerr, will return from printer today.
Is grateful for JH's efforts in bringing his case before the government. Hopes to prove useful to the cause of science if his health permits.
Wishes to improve Slough and encloses a map of proposed alterations for JH's comments. Would like to purchase a portion of JH's garden for a new road.
H. W. Field expects to receive Charles Sterry's answer today. Mr. Johnson's reply has not arrived. Percival Johnson stopped to inquire about position as assayer. Forwards letter sent from Mr. Stirling to W. H. Barton.
Charles Sterry accepted office [as assistant to assay master].
Accepts JH's decision to abolish Assay Office. Will not compress HB's response to this 'distressing and anxious subject.'
No summary available.