Forwards for JH's signature two orders from Treasury approving rates for piece work in Mint.
Forwards for JH's signature two orders from Treasury approving rates for piece work in Mint.
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Forwards papers from Treasury. Advises JH to arrange for ample supply of copper coins for colonies at same time arrangements are made for coins for Ireland.
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Describes WS's forthcoming volume, and asks JH to subscribe to it.
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Colonel G.'s [Gordon's?] servant brought two pheasants from Collingwood. JH sent one to Mrs. Stewart. Encloses postal orders. W. T. Hooper will send certificate from Haileybury College for JH's son William. [Servant] James will stay on. Ends year at Mint with temporary cessation of gold coinage and 'huge battle of Silver.' Lists daily family expenses in London for 20-31 Dec.
Responds to correspondent’s request for information about shells from the Coquimbo beds in Chile. Difficulty in deciding on age of deposits and species. Notes views of Alcide d’Orbigny.