Hopes accompanying official letter is adequate.
Hopes accompanying official letter is adequate.
Forwards new claim by Henry Bingley for compensation for work performed by Bingley's son as probationary assayer. JH suggests £300. Believes that Bingley's further claim for reimbursement for coachhouse and stables, built at Mint residence by Bingley, was covered by Treasury's earlier compensation to Bingley.
Will forward HB's letter to Treasury but with note that JH did not regard HB's son as actual probationer assayer. Denies HB's claim to deserve new accommodations after HB vacates quarters at Mint.
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Embroiled in Museum politics with Richard Owen over position and salaries. Sends copies of testimonials GW collected to take to Archbishop [of Canterbury, J. B. Sumner].
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Treasury commissioners approve compensation claims for equipment belonging to company of Moneyers and to G. F. G. Mathison.
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Runs daily Mint business so JH can turn attention to the Exhibition papers. Will propose to William Buckle that books in Coining department be incorporated into general records of Mint.
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Treasury commissioners approve payment of £300 to son of Henry Bingley for work performed as probationary assayer.
Describes his Highland tour.
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Asks JH to endorse GM's enclosed memorial to Treasury. Did not include financial accounts, which are still incomplete. Encloses letters to JH and H. D. Harness.
Some high quality sets of weights are becoming available. Should they be acquired for use with the standards work?