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Herschel12174

From:
Melbourne University
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.32
Summary:

Would like an opinion on the question of attendance fees paid by students attending their lectures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12237

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.94
Summary:

Best wishes for JH's health and convalescence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12238

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Alexander Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.95
Summary:

Grateful for informing JN regarding JH's health. Ten years since they met, but hopes to renew his acquaintance as opportunity arises.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12326

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.183
Summary:

Has been nominated Professor of Maths at the Native College and is in charge of the Observatory, now being erected. Would welcome suggestions from JH as to observations that would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12450

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[17 April 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.306 & 23.155
Summary:

Comments on the action of the Council of the Senate of Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12581

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[31 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.158
Summary:

Is trying to arrange for a group of those interested to examine a glass disc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12663

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Barton
Date:
[5 April 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0083.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Signs and returns Mint accounts. Notes that two are missing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12695

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[21 February 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0109.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Urgency for delivery of gold coins is reduced. Begin rolling and cutting silver bars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12696

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[6 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0109.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Reminds WB that Mint rules do not permit paying skilled laborer's wages to casual employees such as Patrick Shanahan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12709

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[11 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0124; Reel 1054
Summary:

Fears wounding feelings of Benjamin Wyon if JH is seen as ordering dies for Crimean medal from Wyon's relative and rival. Sends official letter that relieves JH of responsibility for choosing artist for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12736

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[29 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0151; Reel 1054
Summary:

HF's proposal for new position of assistant resident assayer deviates from procedures for reorganized Mint by avoiding usual course of promotion. Use services of E. L. J. Ridsdale instead. If Ridsdale is incompetent, he must be notified that his probation year is unsatisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12748

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0164; Reel 1054
Summary:

In reply to WG's 8 Dec. 1854 note, JH analyzes all Mint operations and labor expenses, and reports favorable balance. Advises against Treasury's plan to have money minted by private contractors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12749

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0166 & -0165; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH wishes to resign for health reasons. Has already informed Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon]. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH as Master of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12783

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benjamin Hawes
Date:
[18 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0187; Reel 1054
Summary:

Dies for [?] medal will be ready next week. How many medals should be struck?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12787

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
[13 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0191; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to Bank of Ireland, in same quantities stated in JH's directive of 11 Dec. 1854 to RH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Nash
Date:
27 September [1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0282; Reel 1054
Summary:

Attests to JN's competence at Mint and in superintending copper coinage at Birmingham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12883

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry John Temple
Date:
[7 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0294; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH's health is worse. Please expedite JH's request to resign from mastership of Mint. Seeks HT's approval to turn JH's duties over to W. H. Barton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12884

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry John Temple
Date:
[31 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0295; Reel 1054
Summary:

Approves HT's choice of H. D. Harness to succeed JH as Master of Mint. Characteristics for which HT should look in selecting JH's successor if Harness is not available.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12993

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[1855-6 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0406; Reel 1055
Summary:

Transfer of annuity to Mrs. Baldwin from JH's account as executor for Thomas Baldwin. Julia and Constance [Herschel] doing well at Anstey Cottage. News of [Isabella] is not good. Margaret had bad time but is now comfortable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[15 February 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0448; Reel 1055
Summary:

Returns 'table.' Thank grandma for loan of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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