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Herschel14579

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
10] March [1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0554.9; Reel 1093
Summary:

Discourages suggestion to issue both milled and unmilled florins. This would confuse the public and promote counterfeiting.

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

Herschel1532

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander J. B. Hope
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.17
Summary:

A letter of regret that JH is unable to attend the funeral of [William Carr Beresford].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1558

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joseph Lowe
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 43829.21
Summary:

Comments on EL's paper on zodiacal light; JH disagrees with EL's arguments and suggests rethinking them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1561

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[7 January 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 44377.25
Summary:

Forwards copies of new coins to be minted for Australia, and asks WG [Chancellor of the Exchequer] to seek the Queen's approval for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1562

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[9 February 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 44382.120
Summary:

Requests the addition of one wage increase, as a matter of fairness, to a previously agreed list for submission to the Treasury Lords.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1563

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[2 November 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 44382.252
Summary:

Describes current state of coinage of silver coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1564

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[7 November 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 44382.262
Summary:

Suggests a circular to the banks in Great Britain to get the information that WG wants.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1565

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[27 November 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 44382.324
Summary:

Deals with the question of standard weights in relation to testing the accuracy of the weights of coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1566

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
L. Jones
Date:
[30 August 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 44382.100
Summary:

Informs LJ that JH has a copy of the work of Signor Ferrari, who provided it, and JH will place his copy in the Mint library.

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

Herschel1902

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sophia Beck?]
Date:
[11 May 1854]
Source of text:
WT 52792
Summary:

Has caught a bad cold and is unfit for human society, and so JH begs to be excused from the evening's social gathering.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1913

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry T. De La Beche
Date:
[22 April 1854]
Source of text:
WT B.11
Summary:

Asks HD to recommend a young man to fill a vacancy at junior clerk, and who can do assaying as well. JH provides details about the position.

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

Herschel1938

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Gellibrand Hubbard
Date:
1854-11
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.17
Summary:

Writes to the Governor of the Bank of England to inquire as to the preference of the public for particular coins, especially the florin [two shilling] piece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1953

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
C[harles] Sterry
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.32
Summary:

Confirms arrangement to meet next day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1966

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[29 April 1854]
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/3
Summary:

As JH's [1854-4-28 ?] did not elicit a response, JH is again trying to arrange at what station to meet JL.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1969

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
28?] April [1854
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/6
Summary:

JH is trying to arrange where to meet JL.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2252

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir John Romilly
Date:
[15 February 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.501 (C: RS:HS 23.144)
Summary:

Comments on Dr. Dodd's views of study of law versus civil law. Wants university study to be as broad as possible. Understanding civil law requires knowledge of general jurisprudence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2368

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[22 May 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.238 (C: RS:HS 23.147)
Summary:

Discusses auroral observation. Will reply to [John] Lefroy's letter soon. Wants grant proposals sent to outlying R.S.L. members for comments. Cannot attend Kew Committee meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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