JH's interpretation of John Reid's bequest supporting professorship of music at University of Edinburgh.
JH's interpretation of John Reid's bequest supporting professorship of music at University of Edinburgh.
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Informs GA of the discovery of an earlier standard pound weight found at the Royal Mint.
Some difficulty about locating a particular standard pound weight, and the letter requesting the use of it [see JH's 1853-6-20].
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Has started a fund for the Miss Grettons.
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Write official letter to CT proposing wages for E. W. Ward's sappers and miners temporarily assisting at Mint. Letters for £150,000 of silver coins were sent.
Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.
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JH remains at home today. HH should conduct assay. Arrange with W. H. Barton and W. T. Brande to suspend silver coinage for two days at end of month.
Send 68 boxes of copper coins next week to Bank of Ireland and to Provincial Bank of Ireland.
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