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Herschel13436

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

Herschel13486

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

Herschel13543

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 April [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Clarifies BP's 24 Jan. request for pension. Prefers to remain active with current salary and title. If required to leave Mint, BP will continue to execute dies for free, if compensated for loss of BP's home and studio. History of BP's contract with Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13544

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
20] April [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Sent Treasury's retirement form to Benedetto Pistrucci, who returned it blank. Encloses copy of Pistrucci's reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13557

From:
Charles Richard Weld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/MW-0246.9; Reel 15
Summary:

Announces meeting of R.S.L. council on 11 March.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13583

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
Return, 42
Summary:

Proposes to amalgamate Coining department and Machinery and Die department, with W. T. Brande as superintendent of new Coining and Die department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13584

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1852]
Source of text:
Return, 42
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approved JH's plan to amalgamate Coining department and Machinery and Die department. W. T. Brande is approved as superintendent of new Coining and Die department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13611

From:
[A. J. F.] Yvon Villarceau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.422
Summary:

Is sending a mathematical work on the stability of a moving locomotive, and hopes it will interest JH. YV would like it presented to the R.S.L. Refers to YV's work on double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13622

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0007; Reel 1062
Summary:

Encloses GA's memorandum on exporting large quantities of coins, especially to Australia. Will see JH and C. E. Trevelyan tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13623

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0008; Reel 1062
Summary:

Understands that JH has seen GA's letter to H. D. Harness on 'Seigneurage' question. Encloses GA's response to Harness's most recent letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13624

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0009; Reel 1062
Summary:

Demand for silver coins by Commissariat department [in Malta] must wait until Mint has met demand by Bank [of England]. Address all official letters to C. E. Trevelyan, even if responding to letters signed by GA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13625

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0010; Reel 1062
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Governor of Bank [of England] is in 'great fuss' about not receiving silver coins. What is Mint doing? Suspects some 'nonsense' behind this urgent demand for silver. In C. E. Trevelyan's absence, GA will not act precipitously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13626

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0011; Reel 1062
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Ordered Commissariat officer in Malta to send home £51,000 of silver coin for use by Mint in meeting demand of Bank [of England] for coins to export. Wishes government would take steps to reduce export of silver. Concern over public reaction to reducing silver content of coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13688

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.13; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards copy of memorial sent to all Cambridge University Commissioners by town clerk of Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13689

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.14; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 25 Feb. is postponed to 26 Feb.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13690

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.15; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners is again postponed. Dean of Ely [George Peacock] unable to attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13691

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.16; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 16 Mar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13692

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.17; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 6 Apr. is postponed to 20 Apr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13693

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.18; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 11 May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13694

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.19; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners met today, made progress on issue of Fellowships, and saw copy of [Bessed?] Commission report. Hopes JH can attend tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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