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Herschel13323

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.10; Reel 1053
Summary:

Son Alexander has recovered and went with his brother John to Clapham School today. Will send J. F. L. P. Maclear's parcel to ship Meander. J. M. Cameron sent her translation of Part II of Dr. Heinemann's '[Pialiss?] van Actevelde.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13324

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.11; Reel 1053
Summary:

MH's birthday. Country needs bad harvest or expensive war to counteract 'monstrous plethora of gold' accumulated in England. Americans calling for naval war with England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13325

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.12; Reel 1053
Summary:

MH's illness. Note from son Alexander at Clapham Grammar School. Martha [?] sends purse for MH's birthday. Balloon ascended to 19,000 feet yesterday with Charles Green, landed near Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13326

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.13; Reel 1053
Summary:

Send bond that secures Peter Stewart's debt to JH; insurance company needs it. Let Mr. Wolf and Mr. Parkhurst arrange transfer of horse. Richard Jones seems well but complains about his feet. Forgot to mail Parkhurst's letters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.14; Reel 1053
Summary:

Difficult to accept C.'s [daughter Caroline's?] choice. JH had other hopes for her. Mr. Wolf's mare is beautiful and well trained. Instructed Mrs. Wolf to meet both trains today. Leaves rest to MH. Five major issues at Mint and University Committee take up all of JH's time. Will dine at Lady Bryant's tomorrow. Railroad investments. Send Peter Stewart's bond quickly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13328

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.15; Reel 1053
Summary:

Sad that MH's health is poor while facing 'deplorable affair' with MH's mother. JH's strength has returned. University Commission concluded its report this week. Attended Lady Bryant's dinner, met E. M. [Eneas Mackintosh?], who considers 'it all arranged.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13329

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.16; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes [G. H.] Gordon, who visited JH at Mint yesterday. Sends copy of University Commission report. Recounts struggle between Adam Sedgwick and George Peacock over report's conclusions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13330

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.17; Reel 1053
Summary:

Colonel G.'s [Gordon's?] servant brought two pheasants from Collingwood. JH sent one to Mrs. Stewart. Encloses postal orders. W. T. Hooper will send certificate from Haileybury College for JH's son William. [Servant] James will stay on. Ends year at Mint with temporary cessation of gold coinage and 'huge battle of Silver.' Lists daily family expenses in London for 20-31 Dec.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13375

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1852 to 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0607; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests Treasury commissioners' approval for increasing salary of C. W. Goodwin, fireman in Die department. Lists new orders for dies that have increased Goodwin's workload.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0622; Reel 1089
Summary:

If enclosed report meets [?]'s approval, please show it to Chancellor of Exchequer. Parts of it should not be seen by JH's subordinates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13424

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0659; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH must know if [?] accepts or declines new arrangements for [?]'s office, already approved by Treasury commissioners.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13425

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

Herschel13426

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan?]
Date:
[28 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0661; Reel 1089
Summary:

After Treasury commissioners returned [Benedetto Pistrucci's]'s first memorial, to be transmitted through proper channels, JH hoped that [Pistrucci] would alter its content. But because [Pistrucci] insisted, JH forwarded it to Treasury again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13428

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

Herschel13430

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

Herschel13431

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Thomas Brande]
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0666.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Make immediate arrangements to accept extra workers into Die and Coining departments to bring coining operations up to maximum capacity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13432

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

Herschel13433

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Mint officers]
Date:
[25 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0667; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Formal notice] Work hours and pay rates for temporary workers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13434

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0668; Reel 1089
Summary:

Charles Elouis discovered errors in Mint accounts since 1837 that explain earlier discrepancies. JH requests authority from Treasury commissioners to adjust previous accounts to correct those errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13435

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Drury Harness]
Date:
[3 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0669; Reel 1089
Summary:

Encloses Treasury letter authorizing issuance of coin in anticipation of pyx assay. Please open and process all letters addressed to Master of Mint, except those marked 'private.' Procedures for hiring new assayer, Mr. Westwood, to replace Mr. Shaw. Return Shaw's bond to him. Encloses official papers regarding Indian pyx. H. W. Field was prepared for visit by Treasury officers.

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