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Herschel10718

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.72
Summary:

News of the astronomical activities of his colleagues. Astronomical queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12462

From:
Henry Pearse
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.328
Summary:

Thanks JH for his work on behalf of HP's sister, Mrs. Mary Maclear [wife of Thomas Maclear] in obtaining a government pension for her.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12507

From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.373
Summary:

A note to inform JH of the death of H. C. Schumacher.

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

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

Herschel13893

From:
Richard Hankins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0239; Reel 1087
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan asks JH to describe stock that JH plans to post as security bond for office of Master of Mint. Deposit stock in names of Treasury officials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13904

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received documents of 1837 evidence from JH. Forwarded letter to JH's former address, 17 Montague Square, before learning of JH's new address [32 Harley St.].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13905

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Regrets JH's not stopping at the Mint today. HH will not be in tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13906

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Mistakenly opened enclosed letter, addressed to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13907

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.4.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwarded letter as JH requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13908

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses a letter needing JH's consideration. Believes that it should be in Mint records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13909

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Minutes regarding contracts with the Moneyers and Melter show that these were temporary arrangements. R. L. Sheil's accounts should be closed at Audit office by next Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13910

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

HH learned only this morning that JH will attend today's meeting of Mint board. Lists all formalities and business at R. L. Sheil's first board meeting. Does JH want to follow this same procedure? If so, meeting should be postponed until Friday to prepare documents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14067

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0288; Reel 1087
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner next Monday to meet African missionary J. L. Krapf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14095

From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0313; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grateful for JH's approval of RK's efforts on behalf of 'enlightened education.' Congratulations on JH's appointment to Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14193

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0419; Reel 1087
Summary:

Compliments JH's list of questions [for Cambridge University Commission to discuss]. Issues that GP wants to discuss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14194

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0420; Reel 1087
Summary:

Changes to questions prepared by GP and JH for tutors [at Cambridge University].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14281

From:
J. Riedl-Sevenstern
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0445; Reel 1093
Summary:

Has not heard from JH since sending JR's moon globe to JH by way of Paul Mendelsohn. Asks for JH's opinion of globe and whether it would be proper for JR to send others to royalty in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14303

From:
Lacy Rumsey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0466; Reel 1093
Summary:

Letters patent for JH's appointment as Master of Mint were officially sealed yesterday. Will send statement for fees soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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