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Herschel13102

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

H. D. Harness went on leave with only unofficial authorization from CT. Requests that official confirmation be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes hiring clerk to assist Master of Mint with correspondence and computations. [JH annotation of Nov. 1853: Sorry that this letter was sent. Enormous error.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.19; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends hiring Mr. Brande Junior [F. L. Brande] as supernumerary clerk. Pressure from Bank [of England] to increase gold coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13105

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[7 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.20; Reel 1055
Summary:

W. H. Barton concurs with JH on value of promoting F. R. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.21; Reel 1055
Summary:

Crisis averted. W. T. Brande [Senior] withdrew letter of resignation submitted by his son F. R. Brande, who went away to country to calm down.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.23; Reel 1055
Summary:

Has not received reply from Anthony de Rothschild. Foresees great demand soon for gold and silver. Gives W. T. Brande's estimate of maximum possible output by Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[27 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.24; Reel 1055
Summary:

Suggestions how to prepare for increasing public demand for silver. Mint workers began working 12-hour days on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.25; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please return JH's letter of 20 Nov. Wants to correct error regarding men employed by G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13187

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Arthur Wellesley
Date:
[18 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0495; Reel 1055
Summary:

'Not official.' Submits 'electrotype cast' of Waterloo Medal for AW's inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13267

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0524; Reel 1053
Summary:

CH's news that Mrs. Jones is with Margaret Herschel relieves JH's anxiety. Questions treatment of Mr. Wolf's horse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13276

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[2?] March 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0533; Reel 1053
Summary:

Louisa's studies and her tutors. Wedding in which Louisa will take part. Activities and studies of daughters Caroline and Isabella in London. Lists book and papers to be sent to JH and MBH in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13277

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0534; Reel 1053
Summary:

Recalls ghost story told by Louisa. Answers question about primate hands. Recommends study of mathematics in order to understand art. Regards to [Mary C.] Lipscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0535; Reel 1053
Summary:

Thanks for portrait of Louisa. Plans series of pictures of all JH's children. Margaret Brodie Herschel moved her mother [Mrs. Stewart] into new lodgings, but is now ill again. JH and London household are quarantined. No one may enter or leave. John Herschel [son of JH] is also ill, but under Mrs. Pritchard's care [at Clapham Grammar School]. Lists books and papers to be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13282

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
23?] December [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

Will try to get away tomorrow in time to join Gordons for trip to Collingwood [for Christmas]. Request from MH's milliner. Happy that MH patched things over with Stevensons. MH's letter to Mrs. Maclear was returned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13295

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
27] July [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.17; Reel 1053
Summary:

Encloses note from W. H. B. Hamilton. Request for extension of leave for J. F. L. P. Maclear should go to captain of Meander, but JH does not know where it is, so JH wrote to captain of Victory. If Maclear receives no word by tomorrow, tell him to report to commanding officer to whom he thinks he is assigned. Problems arranging instructions in assaying for Mr. Wooley. JH and assay master H. W. Field are not on good terms. More likely that Thomas Graham and [W. A.] Miller will permit a visitor, but neither has time to train apprentices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13314

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Consoles MH on 'horrid affair.' Thankful that consequences were not worse. Arranging transportation for son William to Paris. Dinner with [Margaret Seymour,] Duchess of Somerset. Encloses letter from Richard Sheepshanks. Honored by Society of Arts request to include [JH's] photography in display to be shown to Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13315

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Hopes daughter Maria is better. Arrangements for Ball. Family finances: lists income and expenses at Collingwood and London residence. Describes carriage JH wants to buy. Ugly accident at [wedding?]; warns MH to avoid borrowing carriages. Anticipating six months of intense work following departure of H. D. Harness, after which JH intends to resign from Mint. Describes life as 'unendurable.' Misses children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13316

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

Daughters Caroline and Isabella left London yesterday. J. M. Cameron will pick up Julia today. JH stays late at Mint each night, leaving 'Miss R' [Rennie?] at home alone. Mr. Bulstrode agreed to let JH rent residence from month to month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13317

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

H. D. Harness leaves Mint today, but may return later if assignment to colonies is delayed. JH cannot go to park with daughters today. Completed report on Irish coinage. Duties regarding Cambridge University Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13318

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Analogy between MH's love and action of light. All is ready for MH's arrival next week. Daughter Julia will spend month with J. M. Cameron. Miss Beaumont reports that JH's son John is recovering well from illness [at Clapham Grammar School?]. Cannot come to Collingwood Saturday; must work at 'Mammonium' [Mint]. Bring photography by JH for Mr. Hilhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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