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Herschel14619

From:
Leonard Charles Wyon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0602; Reel 1086
Summary:

Seeking appointment as engraver to Goldsmith's Company. Needs to learn status of LW's position as engraver to Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14620

From:
Leonard Charles Wyon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0603; Reel 1086
Summary:

Thanks for JH's information about status of LW's position as engraver to Mint. LW was today appointed engraver to Goldsmith's Company.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1624

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.110
Summary:

Tells JH of RS's dealings with the Kew Observatory Committee; comments further on standard thermometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1625

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.111
Summary:

Asks JH to sign certificate for membership in R.S.L. for William Simms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1626

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[7 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.112 (C: RS:HS 25.9.72)
Summary:

Agrees to sign certificate for William Simms, but as JH is at present on the Council of the R.S.L., his signature may not be allowed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1627

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.113
Summary:

Thanks JH for his attention to his request. Has inquired about the etiquette of members of the Council signing certificates: it is done, though not regularly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel194

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.80
Summary:

A note accompanying testimonials for candidates for Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-11-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel195

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.81
Summary:

May not be able to attend next Sydney Trust meeting [see GA's 1851-12-1], as GA has family commitments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel196

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.82
Summary:

Indicates a preferred date for a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel197

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[4 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.83
Summary:

Still arranging the next meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel198

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.85
Summary:

Agrees to JH's meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel199

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.86
Summary:

Still trying to arrange a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see JH's 1851-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel200

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.88
Summary:

Agrees to meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-11] and asks JH to make some additional arrangements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel201

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.91
Summary:

Is working on a short list of candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-11].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel202

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.92
Summary:

Sends GA's choices for Sydney University professorships to JH [see GA's 1851-12-13].]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel203

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[21 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.94
Summary:

Comments and further material on some candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-21].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel204

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.96
Summary:

A note about papers sent and received [see GA's 1851-12-21].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel205

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.97
Summary:

Some business relating to the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel206

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[27 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.98
Summary:

Differences of opinion about the best candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-26].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel207

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[30 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.100
Summary:

About a procedure to make a final decision about two of the Sydney University professorships without having another meeting [see JH's 1851-12-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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