Mostly about a Mrs. [J. A.] Gordon, who has suffered a personal loss [death of her husband], and a young man who seems to be lost.
Mostly about a Mrs. [J. A.] Gordon, who has suffered a personal loss [death of her husband], and a young man who seems to be lost.
Formal testimonial to competence of J. L. Drury, temporary clerk in Mint office and melting department since 31 Jan. 1853.
[Marked 'Extract.'] Asks Treasury to define position of J. [J. S.?] Wyon at Mint.
Mrs. Newton, MH's servant, is being sued by a man who recommended her for the job, and JH is to be a witness in MH's stead.
Encourages Treasury to maintain distinction between temporary and permanent workers at Mint.
Is reluctant to attend meeting [see GA's 1854-3-14], as JH had intended to spend a few days at Collingwood.
Will submit statement if [Audit Office] insists, but does not believe this will afford any check on correctness of silver bullion inventory.
Confirms arrangement to meet next day.
Comments on EL's paper on zodiacal light; JH disagrees with EL's arguments and suggests rethinking them.
Sends some suggestions for additions to draft report of the Standards Commission [see GA's 1854-3-23]; thanks GA for the report on the eclipse of Thales.
Regrets inability to write [obituary] memoir of François Arago for R.S.L. Anniversary Meeting.
Gold and silver coinage will be suspended during 'Enquiry week.' Use this time to produce copper coins.
'In Re Napier's Model,' WB is not to exceed the approved limit of £25.
Mostly about the court case [see JH's 1854-3-22]; it appears the plaintiff lost.
Deliver gold, silver, and copper scrap and unusable equipment to W. H. Barton to be sold. [JH annotation: Similar notices sent to W. T. Brande and to H. W. Field.]
Discusses the pros and cons of AD's suggestion of a three penny piece.
Requests that £30,000, granted by Parliament, be issued to replenish expenditures from Master's cash account during fiscal year ending 31 Mar. 1855.
Charles Elouis requests return of contributions (£180) to Superannuation Fund over 19 years of Mint service, in preparation for Elouis's appointment as superintendent of bullion office in Sydney mint.
[Dictated to Isabella Herschel] Transfer of funds from Thomas Baldwin's estate. [Isabella's note:] JH is still 'weak & very quickly fevered.'
Recommends R. F. Suft to replace Charles Elouis as registrar and accountant in Mint office, and Charles Sterry to replace Suft as senior clerk. Seeks Treasury commissioners' approval for hiring properly qualified assistant to resident assayer, to replace Sterry.