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Herschel10999

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. [Richard] Jones
Date:
[2 June 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.148
Summary:

Sends her a newly minted florin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[10 June 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.4
Summary:

Writes to acknowledge receipt of a testimonial on behalf of [George] Wilson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12785

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
9 [June] 1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0189; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to eight banks in Ireland. Complains that shipping boxes are not strong enough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12791

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
E. A. Hoffay
Date:
[5 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0196; Reel 1054
Summary:

Reports sums dispatched from Mint to colonies. Requests reimbursement from paymaster general before 30 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12858

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mocatta & Goldsmid
Date:
21 June [1854?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0265; Reel 1054
Summary:

Orders £20,000 of [silver] pieces, to be delivered Saturday or Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13033

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[14 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0446; Reel 1055
Summary:

Rejoices at JS's new position. Asks how to send two official documents safely to India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13156

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[13 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.24; Reel 1055
Summary:

Availability of silver for making Turkish coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13157

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.25; Reel 1055
Summary:

Compares quality of silver in dollars and in [Turkish] piasters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13158

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[21 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.26; Reel 1055
Summary:

Failure of Treasury to notify Bank [of England] about appointment of R. F. Suft as new registrar and accountant to Mint is creating problems with signing checks. Further analysis of silver in dollars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13197

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Wilson
Date:
26 [June] 1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0505.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

Wants to put stop to unauthorized private work being performed for Board of Inland Revenue by Mint employees using Mint equipment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13368

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854-6-16 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0597; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reports assay results of British coins minted in Turkey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13464

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[14 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0697; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests reimbursement from Treasury for coins sent to Falkland Islands, Constantinople, and Hong Kong.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13465

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0698; Reel 1089
Summary:

As requested by Treasury commissioners, JH will have Turkish coins sent by Commissary General William Filder weighed and assayed to determine their value relative to English gold standard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13466

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[21 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0699; Reel 1089
Summary:

Returns letter of 5 June 1854 from Commissary General William Filder to Treasury. Reports value of five Turkish coins relative to English gold standard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13467

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[23 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0700; Reel 1089
Summary:

Large accumulation of coins since gold coinage was suspended. Recommends pyx trial to certify new coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1836

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Alexander J. B. Hope]
Date:
4 June [1854]
Source of text:
WT 63313.4
Summary:

Thanks for inquiring as to the welfare of JH's wife, Margaret, and the latest child, both of whom are well. JH is still doing poorly, but appreciates the use of Marshal Beresford's armchair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1914

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles C. F. Greville
Date:
[24 June 1854]
Source of text:
WT B.12 (AdraftS TxU:H/L-0174; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Requests official copy of Privy Council order of 19 Aug. 1853 establishing Sydney branch mint. This will travel to Australia with deputy master and remain there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel252

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.46
Summary:

Many applications and testimonials regarding Melbourne University professorships have arrived. How soon would a meeting to reduce the numbers be useful [see JH's 1854-5-30]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel254

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.50
Summary:

Assesses most of the candidates for the mathematics professorship at Melbourne University [see GA's 1854-6-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel255

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.52
Summary:

Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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