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Herschel14244

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Desires more time before making an official response to the Treasury's retirement offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14245

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
the Treasury
Date:
[24 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.6; Reel 1093
Summary:

Outlines his history with the Mint, including his promotion to Chief Engraver in 1817. Claims he was promised a pension at this time. Reports that the Treasury declared there were 'insurmountable difficulties as [BP] was a foreigner and a Catholic ...' in obtaining the original pension granted. The pension was then reduced from £500 to £350. Complains that his son was not granted the apprenticeship promised him. Outlines all pension plans proposed by the Treasury and why they are inadequate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14246

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.7; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends JH a copy of a request to the Lords of the Treasury for a pension settlement [see BP's 1852-1-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14258

From:
H. R. Reynolds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0436; Reel 1093
Summary:

Security bond has been approved for Robert Mushet. Will send bond to JH after Mushet signs it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14259

From:
H. R. Reynolds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0437; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses completed security bond for Robert Mushet, with additional title of Senior Clerk added, as suggested by JH. [JH annotation: Procedure for processing and storing Mushet's bond.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14497

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Memorandum from Treasury's Financial Room showing quarterly installments paid to Master of Mint. Please explain unusually large expenditures. Previous Mint administrators seldom expended entire grant from Parliament as JH has done. This will be last installment until Parliament approves grant for 1852-53. CT wants JH's assurance that this installment will last until end of fiscal year [31 Mar.].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14498

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends altered letter for JH's records. Received JH's altered letter for Treasury records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14499

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Replace old title of 'Melter' for Robert Mushet's office with new title used in reorganized Mint. Why does Mushet call his annual pay of £100 'inadequate'? Send JH's 'draft letter & Estimate' so CT can explain to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] difference between JH's original and present proposals regarding [W. T.] Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14500

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Explain £47,694 excess of Mint expenses in fiscal year 1851, relative to 1850, shown in enclosed statement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14501

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] approved new position of W. T. Brande and compensation for Brande's loss of income at Royal Institution, but declined to raise salary immediately for W. H. Barton, new deputy master. Please send to CT details of Brande's former salary. Wood will submit to John Russell [Prime Minister] JH's recommendation to appoint Brande's son [F. R. Brande] to position of supernumerary clerk.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14502

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[14 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.6; Reel 1093
Summary:

Requests raise in salary for W. H. Barton, whose prior service was not properly credited during reorganization of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14503

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.7; Reel 1093
Summary:

Returns drafts and estimate. Expects decision soon on claims by Robert Mushet and Mr. Hill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14504

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends memorial by G. F. G. Mathison, 1850 report by R. L. Sheil, and Privy Council warrant of 7 Mar. 1851 superseding former Mint indenture. Please return these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14505

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.9; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] wants to avoid coining new silver money for Commissariat and for Colonies if these can be obtained through Bank [of England]. JH will receive such request today from Western Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14506

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.10; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] authorizes increasing salary of W. H. Barton to £700. Write official letter to this effect with full details, as if no previous correspondence had occurred. [Prime Minister] John Russell approved appointment of W. T. Brande's son as supernumerary clerk in Mint. Treasury is now ready to receive JH's budget for 1852-53.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14507

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Does not understand difficulty with Benedetto Pistrucci. Expects BP to be available for employment whenever needed. Whether BP should execute a particular work is JH's decision, not BP's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1628

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[16 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.114 (C: RS:HS 25.9.73)
Summary:

Because of strong feeling about the procedure in the R.S.L. Council, JH has decided he will not sign the certificate for William Simms, although JH will support his candidature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1629

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.115
Summary:

Argues cogently against the policy of the Council [see JH's 1852-1-16]; is continuing his work on the standard yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1635

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[9 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.121
Summary:

Is in urgent need of William Lassell's address in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1783

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0635.1 (C: RGO 6.341.18)
Summary:

Writes to inquire as to the whereabouts of the Richard Sheepshanks's papers [see GA's 1851-11-25].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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