From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.1; Reel 1093
Summary:
Expects a salary increase now that BP has the title of Chief Medalist.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Expects a salary increase now that BP has the title of Chief Medalist.
Finds it scandalous that BP has been promoted without an increase in salary: '... in this Establishment, I have been degraded from what was my due as an Artist.' Wishes to take up the matter with the Treasury.
Asks JH to give him a few days before making a reply to the proposed pension offer.
Thanks JH for proposing a memorial and retirement allowance for him to the Treasury, but insists on a £500 allowance (his old salary) and a residence at the Mint.
Desires more time before making an official response to the Treasury's retirement offer.
Sends JH a copy of a request to the Lords of the Treasury for a pension settlement [see BP's 1852-1-24].