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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

Herschel12650

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[1850-12]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0070; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH's new duties at Royal Mint. JH and Margaret staying with [Elizabeth] Baily while searching for residence in London. JH's son William to be examined at Haileybury College in Jan. 1851. Son John is [attending Clapham grammar school] with Charles Pritchard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12940

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[27 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0351; Reel 1054
Summary:

Will report on recent changes in supply and demand for precious metals after JH contacts persons named in JR's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13069

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
10 December [1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0480 & -0480 verso; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH's review of report to Treasury on Mint reforms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13205

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Wyon
Date:
[25 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0512; Reel 1055
Summary:

Received copies of WW's letters of 17 Dec. and 17 Oct. to R. L. Sheil. Will study them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13310

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Richard Jones is wrong in attacking Mr. Tucker. JH must inform W. H. Sykes that [JH's son] William is going to Madras and not to Bombay. Believes that [W. H. C. Plowden] will change William's assignment. Letter from Lord John Russell has increased JH's work load. John Barlow suggests that MBH, not JH, should become member of Royal Institution. Encloses draft of letter to E. Mackintosh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13311

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.7; Reel 1053
Summary:

Son William is adapting to life and study in London. Dined with R. H. Inglis today and met African explorer J. H. Krapf, who discovered source of Nile. MBH will soon be member of Royal Institution. Please send copy of letter from F. M. Eardley-Wilmot to JH regarding admission to R.S.L. JH blundered in signing it. JH's note to W. H. C. Plowden was not worded correctly. Richard Jones is arranging lodging for JH's son William at Haileybury College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13420

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Drury Harness]
Date:
[2 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0654; Reel 1089
Summary:

Returns 1837 report. Expects announcement of JH's appointment soon.

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
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