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Thanks for portrait of Louisa. Plans series of pictures of all JH's children. Margaret Brodie Herschel moved her mother [Mrs. Stewart] into new lodgings, but is now ill again. JH and London household are quarantined. No one may enter or leave. John Herschel [son of JH] is also ill, but under Mrs. Pritchard's care [at Clapham Grammar School]. Lists books and papers to be sent to JH.
Encloses pamphlets about [W. T.] Denison's experiments to determine accuracy of gold specimens by use of specific gravity. [JH annotation: Wrote to HH on 12 Oct. regarding Mr. Forbes and H. W. Field.]
Shortage of silver coins at Bank of England. Explains recurring monthly drain of silver when ships crews, families, and pensioners must be paid. Begs JH to send £5000 of silver coin to Bank.
Instructions for assaying Indian coins.
Doubts [W. T.] Denison's claim that specific gravity is dependable for testing gold coins. Recommends dismissing Mr. Forbes at once. H. W. Field cannot be selective about assays but must perform these whenever JH requires.
Pressure for coining gold, silver, and copper is becoming urgent. Complaints by Bank of England are reflecting badly on new system at Mint. Received two officers from Commissariat department to assist during crisis. Hopes HH will return soon.
Arranges to meet JH at a place other than the Mint.
Arranges to meet [?] at JH's residence tomorrow to discuss business.
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Encloses letter from War Office. Current crisis in coin production has focused public scrutiny upon reorganized Mint system. '[W]e ... are on trial.' [JH annotation: Pensioners are complaining to War Office that they are not paid, due to lack of silver coins.]
In response to Treasury's declaration of 'emergency' condition, HH promises to assist in any way JH needs.
Real emergency is occurring. Assured C. E. Trevelyan that Mint would increase its efforts. Will see Mr. Mocatta on Monday. Hopes silver becomes available soon.
Directs HH to return to Mint immediately.
Call on JH as soon as possible.
Will not come to the Mint tomorrow.
JH's description yesterday of events at Mint led HH to stay away. Surprised that JH wishes to see HH. No one should interfere between W. T. Brande and William Buckle.
C. E. Trevelyan directed that Mr. Smith not be under direction of William Buckle. JH must devote entire morning to settling this delicate matter at Treasury. Please draw up working plan for Coining department. Contingency plan for coining if silver supply is interrupted.
Forwards note from unknown author. Direct HH's servants to come to HH's residence.
Measures indicated in annexed document are absolutely necessary in present circumstances.