Policy regarding redemption of mutilated silver coins.
Policy regarding redemption of mutilated silver coins.
Informs GA of the candidates for the Melbourne University professorships; wants to meet with the committee [see GA's 1854-8-12].
Heavy demand for silver coins by Commissariat Service in Turkey. Mint supply was recently exhausted. Ask Treasury to borrow more from Bank [of England].
[Formal announcement] Assigns personnel from each department to order and to inspect coal deliveries for coming year.
Some concern about a lack of communication from Melbourne University, especially about money [see JH's 1854-8-14].
Earliest date for pyx trial will be November, leaving ample time to summon jury. Contact wardens soon. JH approves oath for jurymen, but suggests changes in wording.
Further interim arrangements for one of the Melbourne University professors [see GA's 1854-8-18]; comments about timing by electric telegraph.
Mostly about family health, bills, and the war in the Crimea.
Reports assayers's analyses of Chinese imitations of Spanish coin sent to Treasury by John Bowring [governor of Hong Kong].
Discusses points raised about equations [see HW's 1854-8-19].
Reports departure of E. W. Ward, with officers, staff, and machinery for Sydney branch mint. Submits statement of expenses and requests reimbursement for outfitting Sydney mint.
Melters' contract officially ended on 7 Mar. [1851], but they continued to profit from Mint until 31 July. Therefore, compensation for Robert Mushet should begin on 31 July Returns paper on Turkish coins. Mr. Stickney's value for grain of pure gold is accurate.
A collection of household and family matters.
Submits design for Australian sovereign and half-sovereign for approval by Queen Victoria. Requests permission to begin producing these coins as soon as Sydney mint is operational.
Arranging with GA for the provision of regular R.A.S. publications to be supplied to a foreign member.
Comments on color as a sensation, and on GS's thoughts on 'lavender rays.'
Very discouraged about the current state of the Crimean War.
Letter from Heaton's [Birmingham mint]. Delay in production of copper coins for New Brunswick. Coins ordered by G. Baillie for Ceylon are ready.
Thanks for 1853 report of U.S. mint. Pleased that U.S. assays show improved purity of English gold coins. Seeks information about new coin weighing machine by Baron [A. P.] Seguire.
Describes new machinery used in coining process and duties of workmen and clerks.