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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[19] February 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0660; Reel 1089
Summary:

Has reconsidered and dismissed JH's previous plan. Will explain reason to [?] in person later today. Please change wording in document regarding Master's salary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[6 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0663; Reel 1089
Summary:

Must meet Lord Charles [?] this morning. Cannot join [?] and C. E. Trevelyan at Downing Street. Will try to see Charles Fremantle today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[17 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0664; Reel 1089
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan reports that W. E. Gladstone agreed to 'subject of our conversation yesterday.' Does [?] still want to meet with JH at Treasury chambers today?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[15 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0665; Reel 1089
Summary:

Arranges to meet [?] at JH's residence tomorrow to discuss business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[20 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0666.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Measures indicated in annexed document are absolutely necessary in present circumstances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0670; Reel 1089
Summary:

Embarrassed that JH's servant sent away messenger who brought papers for JH's signature. Does not consider Mint to be bound by Ralph Heaton's terms for copper coinage. JH prefers contract with Heaton similar to former contract with Boulton & Watt. Dies should be supplied by Mint, not made by contractor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[11 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0683; Reel 1089
Summary:

Returns [?]'s letter, dated January, for correction. Believes that [?] intended it to be dated February.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[21 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0685; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH paid salary for Mr. Watt from 22 June. 1853 to 17 Feb. 1854, when Watt was officially assigned to Sydney branch mint. Mr. Hill will replace Mr. Julyan, who was recalled from Birmingham to Commissary Department on 10 Feb. 1854. Mr. Nash will take Mr. Hill's duties as senior clerk in Mint office and senior officer in charge of dies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[21 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0688; Reel 1089
Summary:

Formal testimonial to competence of J. L. Drury, temporary clerk in Mint office and melting department since 31 Jan. 1853.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[5 April 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0690; Reel 1089
Summary:

Explains to Treasury why copper needed for coinage is supplied by private contract, rather than by public competition, following 1849 transfer of copper manufacturing from Boulton & Watt in Soho to Ralph Heaton & Sons in Birmingham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[11 April 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0691; Reel 1089
Summary:

Advises [?] to transfer copper coins from Wexford to Dublin. Regrets that farthing is not better known and used by humbler classes in Ireland. Should JH send small remittance to [?]'s manager in Ballyshannon?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[23 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0700; Reel 1089
Summary:

Large accumulation of coins since gold coinage was suspended. Recommends pyx trial to certify new coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[16 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0703; Reel 1089
Summary:

Earliest date for pyx trial will be November, leaving ample time to summon jury. Contact wardens soon. JH approves oath for jurymen, but suggests changes in wording.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[14 October 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0709; Reel 1089
Summary:

As directed by Treasury commissioners, in [James] Wilson's letter of 30 Sept. 1854, JH sends draft of royal proclamation, approved by Treasury solicitor, announcing new coins for New Brunswick.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[25 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0716; Reel 1089
Summary:

[?]'s model was forwarded. [W. H.] Barton will communicate results back to [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0717; Reel 1089
Summary:

Extraordinary demand for gold and silver coin in 1852-54 has subsided. Reports disposition of twelve Custom House employees who were assigned to Mint as temporary clerks for this period.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
9 March [1852?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0719.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Submits to Treasury commissioners a design by L. C. Wyon for Kaffir medal. [Addressed to 'My Lord'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1 November 1859]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0729; Reel 1089
Summary:

Responds to [?]'s 21 Oct. 1859 letter to John Phillips expressing Prince Albert's interest in the impact that proposed B.A.A.S. magnetic and meteorological observations will have on Treasury funds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[5 May 1856]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0733; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH's recommendations to Admiralty regarding experiments to be conducted by expedition to Teneriffe led by C. P. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[11 December 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0734; Reel 1089
Summary:

Just read [?]'s article on [John?] Blackwood. JH's views on effectiveness of [Robert] Peel's act and on relative roles of government and Bank of England in nation's economy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project