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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[10 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Responds to CT's request for opinions on establishing astronomical and meteorological observatory at Nottingham. Distinguishes roles of royal, public, and private observatories for astronomy, and how these differ from meteorological observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.25; Reel 1093
Summary:

Read enclosed draft of Treasury minutes to see if it correctly states JH's recommendations regarding signing of Mint checks. Please return CT's draft of minutes on Sydney branch mint. Encloses amusing letter from [W. N.] Forbes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses copy of act prohibiting defacing of coins. Advises JH to make use of Treasury solicitor in all legal matters affecting Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

Reply to enclosed 'Reference,' then return it to 'Memorialists' by 20 Sept. Papers must be sent to [C. Rivers] Wilson at Boulogne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.28; Reel 1093
Summary:

Treasury commissioners seek JH's advice on feasibility of proposed observatory at Nottingham, to be funded by public money.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.29; Reel 1093
Summary:

Approves JH's recommendation of John Goldsmith to position of supernumerary clerk in Mint office. Notify Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project