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Herschel13309

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] confirmed JH's appointment as Master of Mint today. R. L. Sheil will resign on 1 Dec. JH will be installed on 3 Dec. as first non-political appointee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13310

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Richard Jones is wrong in attacking Mr. Tucker. JH must inform W. H. Sykes that [JH's son] William is going to Madras and not to Bombay. Believes that [W. H. C. Plowden] will change William's assignment. Letter from Lord John Russell has increased JH's work load. John Barlow suggests that MBH, not JH, should become member of Royal Institution. Encloses draft of letter to E. Mackintosh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13311

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.7; Reel 1053
Summary:

Son William is adapting to life and study in London. Dined with R. H. Inglis today and met African explorer J. H. Krapf, who discovered source of Nile. MBH will soon be member of Royal Institution. Please send copy of letter from F. M. Eardley-Wilmot to JH regarding admission to R.S.L. JH blundered in signing it. JH's note to W. H. C. Plowden was not worded correctly. Richard Jones is arranging lodging for JH's son William at Haileybury College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13420

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Drury Harness]
Date:
[2 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0654; Reel 1089
Summary:

Returns 1837 report. Expects announcement of JH's appointment soon.

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

Herschel13528

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[29 April 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0759; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reimbursement from Navy for bills paid by JH to Georg Merz for 'Cape Equatorial.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13562

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1850]
Source of text:
Return, 18
Summary:

Asks JH for suggested improvements in R. L. Sheil's plan for reforming Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13673

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20] November [1850
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0053; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Cambridge University] Commission will continue its sittings for whole week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13674

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0055.1 & M-0054; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bishop of Chester [John Graham] has called meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 19 Nov.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13676

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bishop of Chester [John Graham] wishes to convene 10 Dec. meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners. Will JH attend?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13677

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Queen will receive University address next Tuesday. Bishop of Chester [John Graham] wishes to convene meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners on 11 Dec.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13714

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0069; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Encloses note from accountant general of Navy about payment of Cape telescope. Send receipt to FB to complete transaction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13748

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0103; Reel 1087
Summary:

Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13749

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0104; Reel 1087
Summary:

Failed to obtain interview with Edward Sabine. B.A.A.S. committee considers WB finished [see WB's 1850-6-14], yet claims rights to WB's report on luminous meteors, which WB submitted after involuntary termination. WB wants report returned to him. Plans no more work in science. Thanks JH for ten years of assistance and kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13766

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0117; Reel 1087
Summary:

Congratulates JH for appointment as next Master of Mint. WB at Mint for 25 years. Offers any assistance JH may need.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13776

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0127; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received Dr. [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell. Believes six-foot reflector could have been obtained as easily as a three-foot reflector.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13800

From:
R. Courtney
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0151.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Notes discrepancy in date for discovery of planet Hygeia. Please furnish correct date and return to Spottiswoodes & Shaw, printers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13822

From:
Alexander Cornewall Duff-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0171; Reel 1087
Summary:

Directions for entering into JH's position as Master of Mint will be sent to JH from Treasury. George Maule approved JH's method for posting security bond. Committee has recommended abolishing official fees, but this has not yet been done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13832

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0179; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of WE's child. Will return to [Haileybury]. Encloses letter from [A. J.] Ellis. Let Ellis know if JH wants to see Ellis's works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13839

From:
Charles Eyres
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0186; Reel 1087
Summary:

CE is candidate for office of secretary to Commission of Inquiry into state of University of Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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