Has received [J]S's letter and testimonial
Has received [J]S's letter and testimonial
Sends some new, negative information about one of the prime candidates for a Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-17].
Returns letter of 5 June 1854 from Commissary General William Filder to Treasury. Reports value of five Turkish coins relative to English gold standard.
Failure of Treasury to notify Bank [of England] about appointment of R. F. Suft as new registrar and accountant to Mint is creating problems with signing checks. Further analysis of silver in dollars.
Orders £20,000 of [silver] pieces, to be delivered Saturday or Monday.
Family news such as the death of Mrs. Knowles [servant?], JH took Margaret Louisa dancing, the school progress of John and Alexander, and comments about the Crimean War.
Large accumulation of coins since gold coinage was suspended. Recommends pyx trial to certify new coins.
No summary available.
Requests official copy of Privy Council order of 19 Aug. 1853 establishing Sydney branch mint. This will travel to Australia with deputy master and remain there.
Wants to put stop to unauthorized private work being performed for Board of Inland Revenue by Mint employees using Mint equipment.