Sends four issues of Practical Mechanic's Journal and unpublished article, all referring to JH's and to [Richard] Trevithick's contributions to subject of ice making. John Gorrie has attacked WJ's view. Asks JH to confirm facts in articles.
Sends four issues of Practical Mechanic's Journal and unpublished article, all referring to JH's and to [Richard] Trevithick's contributions to subject of ice making. John Gorrie has attacked WJ's view. Asks JH to confirm facts in articles.
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No news from Mr. Mocatta. Discrepancy of £126 on Mint books will be quickly settled. Thanks for gift of tickets to HH.
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Has discovered a seventh planet [Kalliope]. Gives readings.
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A statement of payments made by trustees to CD and by CD to trustees for the years 1851 and 1852.
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Begin copper coinage for Ireland as soon as pressure for gold and silver coinage slackens. Quantity is not known, but it will be considerable. Mr. Watt is needed in Bahamas; plan to get new clerk from Customs House to replace Watt. CT is arranging for Mr. Julyan to remain as long as JH needs Julyan. Encloses extract from letter by Rev. Walker of Liverpool.
A note to accompany the forwarding of some papers.
Giving his views on an observatory being linked with a university.
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Charles Elouis discovered errors in Mint accounts since 1837 that explain earlier discrepancies. JH requests authority from Treasury commissioners to adjust previous accounts to correct those errors.
Please return JH's letter of 20 Nov. Wants to correct error regarding men employed by G. F. G. Mathison.
Is sorry that Sydney University was not too happy with one of the professors chosen, but feels the Sydney Trust made the right choice [see GA's 1852-11-22].
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Recommends GJ for Government pension.
Glad that [Mr. Watt and Mr. Julyan] are working out well. CT will arrange for them to remain as long as needed. Delaying Watt's transfer to Bahamas. Acquaint them both with all aspects of Mint business, especially assaying.