Suggests course of action regarding 'Gen'l. Cullen's [?]' hydrometric observations submitted to R.S.L.
Suggests course of action regarding 'Gen'l. Cullen's [?]' hydrometric observations submitted to R.S.L.
Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.
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Thanks for his help regarding his nephew. Hopes mild weather has not upset JH. Doubtless he has seen notes of the various observations of Saturn in R.A.S.M.N.
Thanks JH for recommendation for position in Department of Antiquities at British Museum.
How should JH deal with Benedetto Pistrucci's sudden and temperamental resignation [as chief medallist]?
The balances in the Mint are not adequate for the work WM wants to do.
Cannot nominate [Richard] Jones for position at Fenly. Has already given another name to the Queen.
C. E. Trevelyan's corrections to report. Arrangement for disposing of refinery is officially ratified and may be mentioned. Include payments for Moneyers' equipment, but omit reference to standards. Trevelyan knows nothing of Benedetto Pistrucci's memorial.
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Encloses recently received letters and a geological map. Shall he send it to Harley St.? There is a strong possibility that the Cape will get a transit circle. William Simms has a good object glass; does JH know anything about it?
Forwards copy of memorial sent to all Cambridge University Commissioners by town clerk of Cambridge.
Would like the brief version of Richard Sheepshanks's paper to send to William Parsons.
A note about how to send mail to Richarda Airy in Madeira.
Assignment of residences to Mint officials.
Returns EC's manuscript with some comments.
RB's certificates were issued in 1825 by now-abolished Mint Board. Explains reorganized administration of Mint.
Returns Richard Sheepshanks's papers with some comments [see GA's 1852-1-15].
About JH's health and MH's problems with her teeth, followed by a series of brief news items.
Discusses the naming of a Plateau of Brussels. Discusses names to go on list; gives JH's and Michael Faraday's recommendations.