Invites JH to join Bishop of Chester [John Graham] and George Peacock as member of royal commission of enquiry into state and revenues of Cambridge University.

Received JR's letter as JH was preparing to leave home. Will consult with George Peacock and reply to JR soon.

Agrees to serve on proposed commission of enquiry into state of Cambridge University, provided that JH may resign if enquiry lasts more than one year.

Does not want JH to enquire into the University of Oxford. JH may resign at the end of the year.

Annual salary of Master of Mint was reduced to £1000 upon R. L. Sheil's resignation, and office was declared non-political. Proposes to submit JH's name to Queen as next master.

Accepts position as Master of Mint. Asked Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] to specify housing arrangements for JH. Will reside with friend [Eneas Mackintosh] at 17 Montague Square until JH hears from JR.

Glad that JH accepted Mastership of Mint. Will provide annual housing allowance of £500. George Grey will take steps necessary to put JH into office.

Government allowance for JH's residence [in London] is sufficient. Will make necessary arrangements for housing while awaiting official notice to assume Mastership of Mint.

Directs JH to investigate international supply and demand for gold and silver and to make projection for next twenty years. Refer to [J. R.] Macculloch and [James?] Wilson for information.

Will report on recent changes in supply and demand for precious metals after JH contacts persons named in JR's letter.

Official report on international supply and demand for gold and silver, with projection of supply for next twenty years.

Sends Mr. Benme's [?] letter and prospectus. Wants JH's opinion on whether the Queen should dedicate it.

Cannot nominate [Richard] Jones for position at Fenly. Has already given another name to the Queen.