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Herschel13286

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.8; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH and daughters attended German minister C. C. J. Bunsen's dinner, met distinguished guests. Describes delicate Etruscan vases at Bunsen's. Has MH received money from [Thomas] Ayern for timber? James [C. Stewart] was in London yesterday. Mr. M [Murchison?] says that 'G. is in very bad hands,' but JH's daughters report that she was well yesterday. Encloses note from G. B. Airy, who was not impressed by [?]'s test results. Bills for [son William's] tuition at Haileybury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13287

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.9; Reel 1053
Summary:

Home remedies for JH's insomnia. Mr. Gibsone returned from Berlin and visited JH last night, causing JH to miss seeing comet again. It is not J. R. Hind's missing comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13289

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.11; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes 'First Dinner' at Billingsgate. Adjourned to [Richard] Jones's rooms on Suffolk Street for tea and herrings. Charles Trevelyan is out of town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13292

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.14; Reel 1053
Summary:

Tell Miss [Rufeneals?] that JH will take care of money owned by Miss Brandon. JH and son William will come to Collingwood for weekend. Will write to Colonial Office on behalf of [William?] Mann. Thomas Maclear will rejoice to have daughter return to Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13312

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0542.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes son William's entrance exam to Haileybury College yesterday and procedure of announcing results. Assured by [H.E.I.C. director] W. H. C. Plowden that William's assignment can be changed from Madras to Bombay. W. H. Fitton delivered 'Umbrella and [Panel?]' last night. Daily News criticized JH for inaction. Promoting decimal coinage. Mint is in crisis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13370

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0599; Reel 1089
Summary:

Will forward [?]'s petition to W. H. Barton when Barton returns next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13376

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Bank of England]
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0608; Reel 1089
Summary:

Government wants to know if public has accepted half crown and florin, introduced as part of transition to decimal coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13378

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0610; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Unidentified Mint employee] was not properly informed that his duties included instructing persons not employed at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13380

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0612; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Last page only; continues article VIII and begin article IX.] Mint rules for accounting for precious metals. W. T. Brande is responsible for enforcing these in Coining department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13383

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0616; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Last page only] Estimates time to create dies for [?] medal. Reports progress in production of medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13395

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0626; Reel 1089
Summary:

Two severe accidents recently at Mint. Charitable Fund covers only permanent employees. Asks permission to establish account with nearby hospital to cover temporary workers also.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13397

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0628; Reel 1089
Summary:

Asks Treasury commissioners for permission to increase pay of workmen in melting rooms. Describes living and working expenses incurred by regular and by temporary employees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13403

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0635; Reel 1089
Summary:

Regrets trouble created by Benedetto Pistrucci's obnoxious refusal to accept new title as Mint's chief medallist. Asks [CT] to seek assistance from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13493

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Théophile Jules Pelouze
Date:
[1851 to 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0726; Reel 1089
Summary:

Asks advice on how to purify gold of residual silver.

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

Herschel13563

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 January 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 18-19
Summary:

Approves reforms suggested by R. L. Sheil. Suggests using Assay department to assay foreign coins during quiet periods. Recommends introducing new coin weighing machine by Mr. Cotton to inspect every coin, not just random samples. Expects difficulty in eliminating private artistic work of William Wyon, chief engraver.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13783

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0133; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wrote to JC's brother-in-law, H. T. Prinsep, who promised that JH's 'nephew' will receive direct appointment when nephew comes of age. Gratitude for JH's friendship of 14 years. JC's husband is in Ceylon. Invites JH and wife to visit JC. Names other recent visitors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13810

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0160; Reel 1087
Summary:

Observed increased breadth of Saturn's ring on 25 and 29 Nov. 1850, confirmed by William Lassell on 3 Dec. Independent discovery of inner ring at Harvard University on 15 Nov. was announced in the Times on 3 Dec. Sent WD's notes to R.A.S. to establish independent discovery, but R.A.S.M.N. reported this erroneously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13811

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0161; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wishes WD had heeded JH's advice [in JH's 1851-1-18] regarding report of WD's discovery to R.A.S. Description of Saturn's inner ring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13819

From:
E. R. Dovrell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0169.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Should slips of Admiralty Manual now be sent from William Clowes & Sons, printers, to Collingwood?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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