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Herschel13624

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0009; Reel 1062
Summary:

Demand for silver coins by Commissariat department [in Malta] must wait until Mint has met demand by Bank [of England]. Address all official letters to C. E. Trevelyan, even if responding to letters signed by GA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13625

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0010; Reel 1062
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Governor of Bank [of England] is in 'great fuss' about not receiving silver coins. What is Mint doing? Suspects some 'nonsense' behind this urgent demand for silver. In C. E. Trevelyan's absence, GA will not act precipitously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13626

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0011; Reel 1062
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Ordered Commissariat officer in Malta to send home £51,000 of silver coin for use by Mint in meeting demand of Bank [of England] for coins to export. Wishes government would take steps to reduce export of silver. Concern over public reaction to reducing silver content of coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13688

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.13; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards copy of memorial sent to all Cambridge University Commissioners by town clerk of Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13689

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.14; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 25 Feb. is postponed to 26 Feb.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13690

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.15; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners is again postponed. Dean of Ely [George Peacock] unable to attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13691

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.16; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 16 Mar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13692

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.17; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 6 Apr. is postponed to 20 Apr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13693

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.18; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 11 May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13694

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.19; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners met today, made progress on issue of Fellowships, and saw copy of [Bessed?] Commission report. Hopes JH can attend tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13695

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.20; Reel 1087
Summary:

WB read JH's note to Cambridge University Commissioners on 10 June. Commission will meet on 1 July.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13696

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.21; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will send WB's notes regarding Cambridge University Commissioners' discussion of tuition. Expects fuller treatment at next meeting [1 July].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13697

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.22; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Cambridge University Commission] Board will meet tomorrow. Will print JH's papers and send proof to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13698

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.23; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet 4 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13699

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.24; Reel 1087
Summary:

All Cambridge University Commissioners, including JH, have approved report. Adam Sedgwick will finalize it with Bishop of Chester [John Graham] tomorrow. Board will meet on 24 Aug. to review report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13700

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.25; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends final edition of report by Cambridge University Commissioners, who will meet on 30 Aug. to sign it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13715

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0070; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

JH's paper will 'infuse new life into' sound experiments now being conducted at Woolwich [Academy].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13716

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0071; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Copy of Mr. Stewart's note to JH was sent to Baldwin Walker, surveyor of Navy, to evaluate new 'stopper' it recommended. Returns original to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1376

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.27
Summary:

Asks JH questions about a paper on the dispersion of light from beyond the visible violet end of spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13767

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0118; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH for introduction to C. E. Trevelyan for WB and Mr. Jenkins, representative for Mrs. Finch, to discuss their claims against Company of Moneyers regarding apprenticeship fee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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