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Herschel13470

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[16 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0703; Reel 1089
Summary:

Earliest date for pyx trial will be November, leaving ample time to summon jury. Contact wardens soon. JH approves oath for jurymen, but suggests changes in wording.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13474

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[14 October 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0709; Reel 1089
Summary:

As directed by Treasury commissioners, in [James] Wilson's letter of 30 Sept. 1854, JH sends draft of royal proclamation, approved by Treasury solicitor, announcing new coins for New Brunswick.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13482

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[25 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0716; Reel 1089
Summary:

[?]'s model was forwarded. [W. H.] Barton will communicate results back to [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13483

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0717; Reel 1089
Summary:

Extraordinary demand for gold and silver coin in 1852-54 has subsided. Reports disposition of twelve Custom House employees who were assigned to Mint as temporary clerks for this period.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13486

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
9 March [1852?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0719.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Submits to Treasury commissioners a design by L. C. Wyon for Kaffir medal. [Addressed to 'My Lord'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13496

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1 November 1859]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0729; Reel 1089
Summary:

Responds to [?]'s 21 Oct. 1859 letter to John Phillips expressing Prince Albert's interest in the impact that proposed B.A.A.S. magnetic and meteorological observations will have on Treasury funds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13499

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[5 May 1856]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0733; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH's recommendations to Admiralty regarding experiments to be conducted by expedition to Teneriffe led by C. P. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13515

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[13 March 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0749.3 (C: -0749.4); Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for [?]'s kindness shown to JH's son [?] in visit to Mr. Peter's observatory. [?]'s friends 'the Wrenches' are well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13518

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[8 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0750.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Anxiously awaiting reply to JH's letter of 4 July requesting [?]'s recommendation of a London firm that can quickly evaluate Moneyers' equipment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13519

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851 to 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0750.3; Reel 1089
Summary:

Testimonial to professional service rendered to Mint by G. F. G. Mathison, contractor for melting and refining gold and silver bullion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13804

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0154.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letter by E. W. Ward reporting progress at Sydney branch mint and assay results of Australian gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851-1?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0219.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Can [?] write memorial to Treasury that embodies main objects of proposed national institution? Indicate number and kind of instrumental trials needed to prepare for future expeditions. JH will be in London next Thursday; call committee meeting then. Send reply to JH care of E. Mackintosh at 17 Montague Square by Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14169

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0393.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Note summarizing G. F. G. Mathison's memorial of 2 Oct. 1851, outlining GM's career in public service, earnings while at Mint, and grievances against reforms at Mint. Forwarded GM's memorial to C. E. Trevelyan on 4 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14335

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0496.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Record of JH and H. D. Harness witnessing turning of matrix of Waterloo Medal by Benedetto Pistrucci. Harness affirmed R. L. Sheil's official release of Pistrucci from responsibility if matrix breaks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[14 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.4.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Suggests regulations regarding bullion. Resolution of [Treasury] commissioners was forwarded to Sir Charles Wood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14758

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1855-3]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0946.2; Reel 1083
Summary:

Reports status of Crimean medal and Cape medal [Kaffir medal?]. Benjamin Wyon expects to have models ready soon. [Addressed to 'My Lord'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14833

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
Adler Planetarium
Summary:

Specifies procedure for combining the contents of two pots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1530

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[18 April 1850]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.15
Summary:

Cannot accept the invitation to stay during the B.A.A.S. meeting in Edinburgh, as JH will be unable to come.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1533

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[24 July 1859]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.18
Summary:

Sees no need for changes to the plates for Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[31 July 1852]
Source of text:
WT 68134.2
Summary:

A note accompanying a repayment of expenses incurred on behalf of some of JH's children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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