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From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards papers from the Mint Board meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's presence is not necessary today. Encloses letter from G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends proposed letter expressing regret that Henry Bingley refuses to accept the office of resident Assayer. Will arrange meeting with Mr. Blake. Received two testimonials for William Buckle. Professor Johnson is 'one of the assayers.' Another £100,000 will be sent to Cape of Good Hope. [JH annotation: Adapted HH's letter and sent it to Bingley on 29 Mar.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0254.1.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses draft of proposed letter to Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0254.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gave enclosed letter to William Buckle. Schedule, as altered by Mr. Kerr, will return from printer today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0254.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

H. W. Field expects to receive Charles Sterry's answer today. Mr. Johnson's reply has not arrived. Percival Johnson stopped to inquire about position as assayer. Forwards letter sent from Mr. Stirling to W. H. Barton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0254.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Charles Sterry accepted office [as assistant to assay master].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0254.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sent W[illiam] Lalor home, because JH did not return. Encloses proposed letter to Richard Franklyn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses letter from collector of customs at Cork and HH's proposed letter to Treasury regarding Cork memorial. Charles Elouis could not find information on 'token coinage' for Bank [of England] in the early part of the century.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses letter regarding claim by Henry Bingley. Charles Elouis found new information about 'token coinage' for Bank of England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Discussion of contract with [Joshua] Field.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Silver was purchased for Mint on basis of [P. N.] Johnson's assay. Such purchases usually require assay by Henry Bingley. Records show that Bingley entered Mint in 1820.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Joshua] Field appears satisfied with Mint contract.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends document from Maudslay and Field for JH to examine and forward to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Mint holiday for Queen's birthday. Will arrange with Mr. Peligot for inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0256.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Benedetto Pistrucci should not exhibit [Waterloo] Medal on his own, but 'by permission of the Master of the Mint.' Mr. Peligot did not show up at Mint on Saturday. Forwards two letters, one from [J. D.] Forbes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0256.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Maudslay, Sons, and Field will not lower their bid offer [for contract coinage work].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0256.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Informed C. E. Trevelyan that Maudslay, Sons, and Field will not lower their bid [for contract coinage work]. HH believes that Mint should no longer seek outside contractors. No need to meet at Treasury today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0256.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses HH's semi-official letter regarding staff for Coining department. JH may forward it to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] with JH's own letter. Encloses monthly accounts for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0256.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Nothing to report from Treasury. Hopes JH is recovering from cold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project