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Herschel13640

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0024.1; Reel 1062
Summary:

Moneyers will stop Mint operations next Thursday [10 July]. But do not expect Moneyers to leave if compensation for their machinery, tools, and lost income has not been settled by then.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13642

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0025; Reel 1062
Summary:

Requests copy of Treasury's minutes relating to Moneyers' claims for compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13643

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0026; Reel 1062
Summary:

Evaluation of Moneyers' tools and machinery will be completed by Monday. Asks for written assurance that Treasury will pay Moneyers what Mr. Richards, the evaluator, determines their equipment to be worth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13647

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0030; Reel 1062
Summary:

Sends deciphered code. Explains how CB solved it. [CB note dated 24 Mar. 1846: Technique for deciphering code.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13675

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0056; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners meet tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13678

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bishop of Chester [John Graham] requests that JH attend 5 Feb. meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13679

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bishop of Chester [John Graham] calls meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 18 Feb.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13680

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 13 and 14 May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13681

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 17 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13682

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 11 July.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13683

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

John Romilly, invited by John Russell, will attend 14 July meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners to discuss Modern History professorship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13684

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

George Peacock was unable to attend meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners. Quorum needed to conclude 'Inquiry' before end of next session of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13685

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners postponed to 17 Dec.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13686

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sorry for mistake that led JH to show up [on 10 Dec.] for postponed meeting. University senate authorized vice chancellor to address queries raised by Cambridge University Commissioners regarding college revenues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13687

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 13 Jan. is changed to 20 Jan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1372

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-5-6 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.321
Summary:

Refers to process which produces pictures that are negative or positive depending upon the light. Hopes to use it to photograph lunar landscape. Wants to call it 'amphitype' if JH agrees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1373

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.322
Summary:

Describes observing solar eclipse at Marienburg in eastern Prussia. Gives advice about whom to see for photography training [see 1851-7-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13731

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0087; Reel 1087
Summary:

Acknowledges JH's plan to change office of resident assayer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13732

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0088; Reel 1087
Summary:

Requests additional time to study JH's offer to HB of new position in reorganized Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13733

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0089; Reel 1087
Summary:

Withdraws HB's letter of 30 Sept. [1850] regarding Assay department, as JH requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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