Spoke to Chancellor of the Exchequer [Charles Wood] about JH's memorandum.
Spoke to Chancellor of the Exchequer [Charles Wood] about JH's memorandum.
Will visit JH at Mint today. [JH annotation: JA wanted to know if government persists in plan to terminate Moneyers' contract.]
No summary available.
JH's new position [Master of Mint] took him by surprise. People seem 'wild' over renewed agitation of Papal aggression issue. Describes the discovery of Saturn's new ring.
George Maule will help JH prepare draft of new organization for Mint to present to Privy Council. Inform Mint officers of their need to post security for their positions.
Sends regards from scientific men in Berlin and Munich, where HS and brother Adolph lectured after returning from England. Alexander Humboldt will write to Duke of Northumberland, as JH suggested, to request financial aid for HS's research. May Humboldt use JH's name in this appeal?
Asks for appointment with JH tomorrow.
W. T. Brande has only one recommendation for vacant position in Die department. If JH approves this person, send note to HH.
Is enclosing the revised sheets to save time. Suggestions regarding these. Is sending his tidal paper to Airy for his perusal.
Hopes to prepare necessary papers before Privy Council meets tomorrow.
Edward Enfield postponed decision until Moneyers' contract is settled. HH will forward G. F. G. Mathison's letter to Treasury and arrange for leasing refinery.
[Formal proclamation] JH's request was read to Queen Victoria. Former warrant to JH, issued 17 Dec. 1850, is suspended. Effective this day, Treasury Commissioners and JH may take steps necessary to reform Mint.
The eclipse observation suggestions are now ready for printing [see GA's 1851-1-7]; would JH proof read them?
Needs JH's signature for Mint letters. Needs copy of a statement by G. F. G. Mathison.
Forwards proposal from G. F. G. Mathison to retain refinery as part of Mint. JH still concurs with R. L. Sheil that refinery should be sold or leased. Mr. Haggard's report in 1848 shows that purified gold may be purchased more cheaply than it can be processed in Mint. Again requests permission to proceed with reforms to Mint Board and three offices.
Asks for written confirmation from JH that Treasury intends to abolish company of Moneyers.
Order [for Mint reform] has arrived from [Privy] Council. Royal warrant will follow soon.
Will be happy to proofread the material [see GA's 1851-3-7].
As stated before, JH does not want JH's name used in Alexander Humboldt's appeal to Duke of Northumberland on behalf of HS and brother Adolph. Feels hurt by HS's refusal to accept this.
Will send the eclipse observation suggestions in print, not manuscript [see JH's 1851-3-8]; the path of the eclipse has been misrepresented by J. F. Encke's carelessly identified latitudes.