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Herschel10899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.248
Summary:

Bringing the position of G. R. Waterhouse to his notice and giving list of persons who have testified in his favor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10900

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.249
Summary:

Thanks for his communication enclosing the letter concerning G. R. Waterhouse, which has been forwarded to the Archbishop of Canterbury [J. B. Sumner] with a covering note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11794

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.154
Summary:

Now forwards [Andrew] Bain's Geological map, which had been delayed by the Agent. Has heard nothing definite regarding the transit circle but would appreciate JH's recommendation, together with those of Francis Beaufort and G. B. Airy. Gives details of the work at the Observatory. Estimates the cost of mounting the transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13022

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[25 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0435; Reel 1055
Summary:

Lists letters and papers to be sent to JH from Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13086

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[22 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness will meet CT tomorrow as planned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13087

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[24 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses draft of letter, resulting from yesterday's meeting, for submission to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Leonard Charles Wyon
Date:
[17 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0511; Reel 1055
Summary:

Assures LW that title of 'Modeller and Engraver at the Royal Mint,' conferred on LW, is 'no "inferior appointment."'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13402

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Benedetto Pistrucci]
Date:
17] December [1851
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0634; Reel 1089
Summary:

Sorry that [BP] refuses to accept new position in reorganized Engraving department. Admires [BP]'s artistic qualities, but will not reinstate distinction between medallist and engraver.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13421

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Snow Harris]
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0655; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for WH's book on electricity, including experiments by Henry Cavendish. Wishes that these had been published by R.S.L. Asks for clarification on experiments by C. A. Coulomb. [JH annotation: 'Not Sent. Met Sir WH at R.S. and transmitted verbally.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13422

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0656; Reel 1089
Summary:

Just received [?]'s letter, but believes it was written before JH visited [?] today. Assumes that all points in letter were answered at meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13423

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Benedetto Pistrucci]
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0657; Reel 1089
Summary:

Death of William Wyon necessitated reorganization of Engraving department, which Treasury commissioners have already sanctioned. Sorry that [BP] finds new title objectionable. Hopes that [BP] will not focus on 'painful recollections over which the grave has closed.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13596

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 53
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approve compensation by Paymaster-general to G. F. G. Mathison for loss of earnings due to abolition of refinery at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13685

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners postponed to 17 Dec.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13686

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sorry for mistake that led JH to show up [on 10 Dec.] for postponed meeting. University senate authorized vice chancellor to address queries raised by Cambridge University Commissioners regarding college revenues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13687

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 13 Jan. is changed to 20 Jan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13884

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0231; Reel 1087
Summary:

Conferred with Benedetto Pistrucci before sending WH's letter to JH on Pistrucci's behalf. Asks JH to review JH's decision regarding Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13885

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0232; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grieved to hear that JH's recommendation to Treasury does not do justice to Benedetto Pistrucci's public service. Reviews Pistrucci's appointment by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] in 1815. Lists Pistrucci's objections to present appointment at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13886

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0233; Reel 1087
Summary:

Clarifies attitude of Benedetto Pistrucci toward probationary medallist [L. C.] Wyon. Pistrucci objects to JH giving same title to both artists. If JH desires, WH will accompany JH to see John Russell about this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13986

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0262.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Thanks JH for book. Asks approval for HH's letter about medals drafted to Leonard Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13987

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0262.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will go to the Treasury as requested by JH. Sees nothing in letters from Benedetto Pistrucci or W. R. Hamilton that justifies JH's reconsidering this case. Leonard Wyon requested copy of Treasury letter that changed arrangements for Engraving department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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