Proposes to amalgamate Coining department and Machinery and Die department, with W. T. Brande as superintendent of new Coining and Die department.
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Proposes to amalgamate Coining department and Machinery and Die department, with W. T. Brande as superintendent of new Coining and Die department.
Returns Robert Mushet's note. Changed title of Mr. Reynolds's office from melter to "Senior Clerk and Melter.' Adjustments to salary of W. T. Brande.
Requests raise in salary for W. H. Barton, whose prior service was not properly credited during reorganization of Mint.
Faster steam ships available may solve the time problem for the Sydney University professor [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Believes that war is imminent [see JH's 1852-1-9], that the south of England may well be attacked, and that MH and the girls should be prepared to go north.
Because of strong feeling about the procedure in the R.S.L. Council, JH has decided he will not sign the certificate for William Simms, although JH will support his candidature.
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Disagreement with W. H. Sykes over whether to publish observations by General [Cullen?] that Sykes claims have never been reviewed or read [to R.S.L.]. Encloses copy of JH's reply to Sykes.
Son Willy is ill and JH is treating him.
Son Willy is getting better but the doctor is coming to see him anyway; JH sympathizes with MH and daughter Caroline.
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Congratulates EC on the first volume of Stars near the Ecliptic: JH expects never to observe again.
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Changes in engraving department are delayed by Benedetto Pistrucci's 'extreme reluctance' to alter title of Chief Medallist. Suggests offering Pistrucci official assurance of continued employment.
His concern [see JH's 1852-1-16] was not to suggest less bravery on the part of women and girls, but because Collingwood might well be in the middle of any fray. Agrees with MH's precautions about revaccination.
Proposal for dividing travel money for the Sydney University professors. Does GA agree [see JH's 1852-1-9]?
Has no photographs with him and when next JH goes to Collingwood, he will look to see if there are any left.