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Herschel13891

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0237; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists injustices suffered by Benedetto Pistrucci under JH's administration. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] stated that Pistrucci's salary and duties would not change. Urges JH to let Pistrucci keep former title of Chief Medallist as well; otherwise JH will sign Pistrucci's 'Death-Warrant.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13993

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's illness. Accounts are not ready for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14250

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Ceases receiving coal supply to his office, an allowance made to BP for 35 years. Mint owes him four months' salary. Makes a reference to plight of G. B. Airy, who might be turned out of his residence at the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14251

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks JH for having the kindness to warn BP of construction on the wall adjacent to BP's studio. Asks for BP's salary again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14312

From:
John Drew Salmon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0476.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Please pay overdue bill for ice delivered in Feb. 1851.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14517

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.21; Reel 1093
Summary:

Wants to discuss three topics when JH has time to call on CT. [JH annotation: 'Pistrucci; Superannuation; Deficits in the Exchequer credit accounts.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14518

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.22; Reel 1093
Summary:

Call on CT today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14800

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
28 April [1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F26F1.3
Summary:

William Lassell wishes to go to Malta to observe the heavens, and would like a letter of introduction to the governor there. Can FB assist with this?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14825

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sends a note to JH that William Lassell [may use as a letter of introduction to the Governor of Malta]. FB hopes that Lassell will determine the longitude of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2365

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.236
Summary:

Believes similarity of period of solar spots and that of terrestrial magnetic variation is more than coincidental.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2366

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.237
Summary:

Discusses magnetic observations from Toronto and Hobarton from the 1840s. Attempting to determine when range of variation was greatest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Robert Grove
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RI
Summary:

Offers assistance as needed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3517

From:
Edward A. Seymour
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.193
Summary:

Thanks for work recently sent and generally for astronomical discoveries. Sends two 'little works' for JH's inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4419

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[25 April 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archive/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Andrew Bain's geological work received well. JH has little time for personal correspondence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.86
Summary:

Discusses the political atmosphere in London and some family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8769

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1852]
Source of text:
Sydney Ross Collection
Summary:

Thanks JH for JH's review of AH's Cosmos. Recommends E. H. DuBois-Reymond to JH's attention.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8958

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Treasury
Date:
[30 April 1852]
Source of text:
Report from the Royal Commission on International Coinage; Together with the Min
Summary:

There being greater need of gold coinage than the Mint can presently meet, JH asks for additional staff and calls attention to a possible reason for the shortage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9710

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.58
Summary:

Is grateful for his prompt reply to his request for friend to visit the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

JHC1291

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
George Bentham
Date:
?-4-1852
Source of text:
JDH/2/3/2 f.65, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1292

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
George Bentham
Date:
?-4-1852
Source of text:
JDH/2/3/2 f.66, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

Three page letter over 1 folio.

Contributor:
Hooker Project
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