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Herschel13922

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Benedetto Pistrucci insists on purchasing special press for medals. Does JH approve 'indulging the artist' and spending £5 for this equipment?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13923

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.14; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letter from Henry Bingley. Will supply JH with records relative to Bingley before JH responds to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13924

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.13; Reel 1087
Summary:

Family matters take HH away. Postpones discussion of Henry Bingley's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14121

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0345; Reel 1087 (ALS?: Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100)
Summary:

Congratulations on JH's appointment to mastership of Mint. New Kaffir war. Sent report of parallax of Alpha Centauri to R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14183

From:
Henry James Prescott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0409; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gold from America is not identified by its local source, so quantity of California gold can only be estimated. Contact W. D. Haggard or Matthew Marshall for information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14228

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will go to the Royal Mint to discuss the Medal of Waterloo with H. D. Harness. Apologizes for not writing in English.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14229

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will go to the Mint the next Friday to confer with H. D. Harness. States what a great honor it is to work with the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14230

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Receives workload from H. D. Harness. Discusses the striking of the commemorative Waterloo Medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14231

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will continue to write in Italian so JH can censor the translation of the letters when giving information to other officials at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14232

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thankful for help in organizing his office. Receives instructions from H. D. Harness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14265

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Proposes compromise that might settle dispute resulting from abolition of company of Moneyers. Make revisions if JH chooses before sending document to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14266

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Arranges for meeting with JH to decide on adjustments in Mint offices. Wants to discuss Henry Bingley's salary request.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14267

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Committee duty at House of Commons prevented HR visiting JH today. Plans to visit JH at Harley Street tomorrow to discuss 'compensation question.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14278

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.14; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] approved annual £1200 salary for G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14334

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851-1-10 or earlie
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0496.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Excellent weather for observations of variable colors [in stars].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14453

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0540; Reel 1093
Summary:

Advises JH to limit appeals on behalf of worthy causes, such as [T. G.] Taylor's widow, or public may abuse JH's kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14601

From:
James Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0583; Reel 1093
Summary:

Happy to assist JH in researching fluctuations in global supplies of gold and silver. Lists sources of information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14602

From:
James Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0584; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses latest report from Bank of France.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14609

From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0591; Reel 1086
Summary:

Asks JH and H. D. Harness to meet CW on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14705

From:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0792.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Recovering from cold. Wants to visit suburbs while Lou [Margaret Louisa Herschel?] is there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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