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Herschel13926

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses copy of 5 Feb. 1851 letter from C. E. Trevelyan containing Treasury approval for 'part of' Mint reforms recommended by R. L. Sheil and JH. Treasury solicitors will serve notice of termination to Moneyers. HH sees difficulties if proposed changes are not all adopted simultaneously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13927

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards notices from George Maule [terminating contract with Moneyers and G. F. G. Mathison] for JH's signature. Will call meeting with Moneyers for Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13928

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Legality of reforms at Mint may be challenged if Mint indenture is treated as an obsolete document. Details of appointments of Mint officers. Recommends establishing schedule of salaries for all officers and employees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13929

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Has read JH's letter to Charles Wood. Will notify Moneyers and George Maule.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13930

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Informed George Maule of legal complications of old Mint indenture as applied to JH. Maule's solution was similar to what JH proposed to Charles Wood. Advises against telling Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul about difficulties. Has not yet received statement from G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13931

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

G. F. G. Mathison wishes to consult colleagues before making a decision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13932

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends proposals for Mint reform.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13933

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Royal patent and warrant for Master to coin were discovered in R. L. Sheil's cellar. These are now safely at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13934

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards correspondence. Will meet JH at Chancellor of the Exchequer today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13935

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses Treasury's remarks on statement by Charles Wood. British Museum requests coins from pyx chest for their collections. [JH annotation: Replied to Edward Hawkins on 28 Feb.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14068

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0289; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH was elected member of Literary Society last night. Identifies other members. Invites JH and wife to dinner next Saturday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14464

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Bring H. D. Harness and [J. W.] Morrison to meet CT next week to discuss matter of [Moneyers] Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul and to fix salaries for Mint officers. Must refer JH's legal question to George Maule, Treasury solicitor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14465

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] wants to see JH and H. D. Harness tomorrow regarding arrangement with G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14608

From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0590; Reel 1086
Summary:

Calls meeting for Friday of JH, H. D. Harness, the Moneyers, and [G. F. G. Mathison].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14739

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0931; Reel 1083
Summary:

JG's health. Rejoices that JH and family are residing at Harley Street. Doubts that Alfred Smee's 'reasoning machine' is any more attractive than was Smee's electro-biology. Results of recent tests for magnetic power in human body. Insufficient data to answer question of gold standard. JG's groom was injured in accident.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1552

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 February 1851]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 37194.478
Summary:

CB has 'decyphered' JH's puzzle. JH will not try to puzzle CB again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3227

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John Tyndall?]
Date:
[4 February 1851]
Source of text:
RI 164
Summary:

Asks that Louisa Herschel be admitted to attend James Forbes's lectures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3487

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Samuel Hunter Christie
Date:
[11 February 1851]
Source of text:
RS RR.2.213
Summary:

Believes Edward Sabine's paper [R.S.P.T., 141 (1851), 123-] on periodicity of irregular magnetic disturbances important and certainly fit for publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5533

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.23
Summary:

Considers JH's form preferable to his own so will omit his. As JH is in London perhaps he would call and see his tidal stream theory, as he is free most days after 3 p.m.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel669

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1851]
Source of text:
JHS 1.61
Summary:

About the family, and the need for wine from the cellar at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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