Forwards coinage return, assay book, and one letter to JH during JH's illness.
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Forwards coinage return, assay book, and one letter to JH during JH's illness.
[Marked 'Private.'] Hopes that none of HH's actions led JH to resign as master of Mint. Plans to announce HH's own retirement from Mint at end of month.
Private. Compliments HH's letter accompanying report by E. W. Ward, which JH forwarded to Treasury. Informally announced JH's resignation as master of Mint, but delayed formal letter until completion of JH's duties with Decimal Committee and Mint contract with Ralph Heaton & Sons. Needs information on silver assays.
Grateful for JH's assurance [that HH did not upset JH]. No draft for Mr. Mocatta is required today. E. W. Ward and HH will meet JH at Treasury tomorrow.
Assurance that JH approves of HH's conduct. Printer may send JH's report to House of Commons to Mint. Pay bills from Mr. Mocatta and goldsmith.
Forwards bank documents and letter from Charles Elouis containing last month's finances. Asks JH to sign check for £10,000 for Mr. Mocatta, who does not want to be paid [for silver deliveries] through Bank of England.
HH gave instructions to prepare for coining 500,000 half sovereigns. JH may inform Robert Mushet of this.
Forwards two notes from Mr. Mocatta, who wants to paid for silver before delivering it. HH objects; there should be no more payments prior to delivery.
Sends papers that JH requested. H. U. Addington requested permission for Russian officer to visit Royal Mint. Mr. Mocatta wants second payment but has not yet delivered silver. Charles Elouis will investigate paying Mocatta through bullion office of Bank of England, as J. W. Morrison used to do. Reports 1797-99 copper coinage by Matthew Boulton.
Forwards recent letters. The Times article today points out deficiency in supply of silver coins.
JH remains at home today. HH should conduct assay. Arrange with W. H. Barton and W. T. Brande to suspend silver coinage for two days at end of month.
Notified [James] Wilson that HH's service at Mint will end today, but HH does not yet know what official date Treasury will record for HH's retirement.
Approves financial reports. Production of sovereigns and half sovereigns.