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Writes to acknowledge receipt of a testimonial on behalf of [George] Wilson.
Many applications and testimonials regarding Melbourne University professorships have arrived. How soon would a meeting to reduce the numbers be useful [see JH's 1854-5-30]?
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Agrees to a meeting [see JH's 1854-6-11], and comments on one possible candidate for a Melbourne University professorship.
Availability of silver for making Turkish coins.
News of some of the children with JH or near him, such as Caroline and Margaret Louisa; comments about son Willy.
Requests reimbursement from Treasury for coins sent to Falkland Islands, Constantinople, and Hong Kong.
Rejoices at JS's new position. Asks how to send two official documents safely to India.
Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.
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About Willy Herschel's health, and JH's heavy work load and his desire for a relaxing time away from work.
As requested by Treasury commissioners, JH will have Turkish coins sent by Commissary General William Filder weighed and assayed to determine their value relative to English gold standard.
Compares quality of silver in dollars and in [Turkish] piasters.
Assesses most of the candidates for the mathematics professorship at Melbourne University [see GA's 1854-6-13].
Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.
Reports assay results of British coins minted in Turkey.
Sends acknowledgment for meeting date and receipt of letters [see JH's 1854-6-17].
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