Has found the missing testimonials; if the chosen candidate cannot go, send the next one in line [see JH's 1852-1-9].
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Has found the missing testimonials; if the chosen candidate cannot go, send the next one in line [see JH's 1852-1-9].
Returns Robert Mushet's note. Changed title of Mr. Reynolds's office from melter to "Senior Clerk and Melter.' Adjustments to salary of W. T. Brande.
Requests raise in salary for W. H. Barton, whose prior service was not properly credited during reorganization of Mint.
Returns drafts and estimate. Expects decision soon on claims by Robert Mushet and Mr. Hill.
Writes to inquire as to the whereabouts of the Richard Sheepshanks's papers [see GA's 1851-11-25].
Apologizes for the business of the missing testimonials [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Agrees with papers demonstrating falsity of present methods of correcting barometer for moisture and 'dogma of one gas being a vacuum to another.'
Security bond has been approved for Robert Mushet. Will send bond to JH after Mushet signs it.
Faster steam ships available may solve the time problem for the Sydney University professor [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Believes that war is imminent [see JH's 1852-1-9], that the south of England may well be attacked, and that MH and the girls should be prepared to go north.
Because of strong feeling about the procedure in the R.S.L. Council, JH has decided he will not sign the certificate for William Simms, although JH will support his candidature.
JH having liked RP's book on Egyptian chronology, asks JH for a testimonial for position in Department of Antiquities at British Museum.
Has sent three letters of introduction for JH's son [William J. Herschel?]. Says he will be accepted in the best society because of his accomplishments and name.
Argues cogently against the policy of the Council [see JH's 1852-1-16]; is continuing his work on the standard yard.
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Desires more time before making an official response to the Treasury's retirement offer.
Sends memorial by G. F. G. Mathison, 1850 report by R. L. Sheil, and Privy Council warrant of 7 Mar. 1851 superseding former Mint indenture. Please return these.
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Disagreement with W. H. Sykes over whether to publish observations by General [Cullen?] that Sykes claims have never been reviewed or read [to R.S.L.]. Encloses copy of JH's reply to Sykes.