Explains wages of Mint workers doing piece work. Discourages plan to pay equal wages in all departments. Policy for promotions. Problem of gold ingots of non-standard weight and alloy being imported by Bank of England.

JH must deal with difficulty concerning Mr. Forbes, who will be foolish not to retire instead of letting case go to the Treasury. Work of current month is excellent.

Dispute over seniority between R. F. Suft and Mr. Cumberland. Neither of these junior clerks qualifies for vacancy of senior clerk, who should be competent to stand in during comptroller's absence. Ask W. H. Barton for recommendations.