Discusses points raised about equations [see HW's 1854-8-19].
Discusses points raised about equations [see HW's 1854-8-19].
Inspect enclosed Treasury minutes regarding Robert Mushet, and inform CT if JH has objections. Encloses several papers on Turkish currency.
Reports departure of E. W. Ward, with officers, staff, and machinery for Sydney branch mint. Submits statement of expenses and requests reimbursement for outfitting Sydney mint.
Just received JH's report on GS's paper on refrangibility of light. Elaborates on lavender and brown rays.
LC, from Parma [Italy], and Baron de Lutteroth wish to visit Royal Mint and meet JH. [JH annotation of 27 Aug.: Ordered Smith, Elder & Co. to give copy of JH's Cape Results to L. Caggiati for delivery to 'Prof. [Cobla Dinester?] of [Royal?] Observatory in Parma.]
Melters' contract officially ended on 7 Mar. [1851], but they continued to profit from Mint until 31 July. Therefore, compensation for Robert Mushet should begin on 31 July Returns paper on Turkish coins. Mr. Stickney's value for grain of pure gold is accurate.
A collection of household and family matters.
Further discussion of need for two constants [see HW's 1854-[5]-11]. Sends first installment of errata HW found in JH's [Examples of Finite Differences (1820)]. Realizes JH's duties [at Mint] afford little time to publish new edition. Suggests printing only errata list to first edition.
Submits design for Australian sovereign and half-sovereign for approval by Queen Victoria. Requests permission to begin producing these coins as soon as Sydney mint is operational.
Arranging with GA for the provision of regular R.A.S. publications to be supplied to a foreign member.
Comments on color as a sensation, and on GS's thoughts on 'lavender rays.'
Very discouraged about the current state of the Crimean War.
The Cape Government is to employ a geologist to survey the mineral resources. Copper mines are all the rage at the moment and the value of shares is increasing rapidly. No further news of David Livingstone. Mounting of the transit circle is progressing.
Letter from Heaton's [Birmingham mint]. Delay in production of copper coins for New Brunswick. Coins ordered by G. Baillie for Ceylon are ready.
Thanks for 1853 report of U.S. mint. Pleased that U.S. assays show improved purity of English gold coins. Seeks information about new coin weighing machine by Baron [A. P.] Seguire.
Describes new machinery used in coining process and duties of workmen and clerks.
Informs LJ that JH has a copy of the work of Signor Ferrari, who provided it, and JH will place his copy in the Mint library.